Citation Latitude
Mid-Size Jet
- Range
- 2,700nm
- Seats
- 9
Mid-Size JetICAO C650
Citation III
Citation III is a mid-size jet designed around operational utility, airport access, and straightforward mission planning, with a typical 8-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 2,470 nautical miles.
- Max range
- 2,470nm
- Typical seats
- 8
- Ceiling
- 51,000ft
- Cabin height
- 68in
How far can the Citation III fly?
The Citation III's maximum range is 2,470 nautical miles — 942 nm less than the Embraer Praetor 500, the longest-legged Mid-Size Jet in our set.
Reach
Nonstop from New York
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
- Citation III2,470 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 2,470 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 346 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,388 ft |
| Typical passengers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 223 in |
| Cabin width | 67 in |
| Cabin height | 68 in |
| Cabin volume | 438 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 62 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 22,000 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 3,650 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Honeywell TFE731-3B-100S |
| Exterior length | 55.6 ft |
| Wingspan | 53.6 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Citation III fits
Model overview
About the Citation III
Citation III sits within the Citation family as a Mid-Size Jet. Its published specifications pair a 2-engine configuration with a 51,000-foot service ceiling and mission capability suited to regional and domestic business travel.
The cabin is approximately 68 inches high and 67 inches wide, with 438 cubic feet of cabin volume and 62 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 2,388 feet; actual runway and range performance varies with payload, weather, elevation, temperature, reserves, and aircraft configuration.
Mission fit
Best for
- Regional and domestic business travel
- Typical missions carrying up to 8 passengers
- Midsize, near-stand-up cabin requirements
- Operators who value shorter-field flexibility
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Published maximum range of 2,470 nautical miles
- 68-inch cabin height and 67-inch cabin width
- 438 cubic feet of cabin volume
- 51,000-foot service ceiling
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Prospective owners should test the Citation III's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration.
For a pre-owned example, diligence should address engine and auxiliary-power-unit status, program coverage, logbook continuity, calendar- and cycle-driven inspections, landing gear, pressurization, corrosion, avionics supportability, cabin systems, prior repairs, and parts availability. Upcoming maintenance and modernization can outweigh a low acquisition price.
Category context
How it compares
Within the Citation family, the closest published mission-profile comparisons are Citation VI and Citation XLS+. The Citation III lists 2,470 nautical miles of maximum range and 438 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 2,345 nautical miles and 438 cubic feet for the Citation VI, and 2,018 nautical miles and 422 cubic feet for the Citation XLS+. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Citation III?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 2,470 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration.Published model specifications list a maximum range of 2,470 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration. A mission-specific performance review is appropriate before purchase or trip planning.
How many passengers can the Citation III carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 8 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 68 inches high and 67 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 8 passengers, with approximately 438 cubic feet of cabin volume and 62 cubic feet of baggage capacity. The cabin measures approximately 68 inches high and 67 inches wide. Actual seating, amenities, baggage access, and usable space vary by completion and configuration.
What should buyers consider before purchasing a Citation III?
Buyers should evaluate mission fit, engine and maintenance status, inspection timing, records, avionics, cabin systems, training, insurance, and support. The individual aircraft's condition and configuration can matter more than age or asking price alone.Prospective owners should test the Citation III's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration. For a pre-owned example, diligence should address engine and auxiliary-power-unit status, program coverage, logbook continuity, calendar- and cycle-driven inspections, landing gear, pressurization, corrosion, avionics supportability, cabin systems, prior repairs, and parts availability. Upcoming maintenance and modernization can outweigh a low acquisition price.
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Market position
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Facts current as of July 18, 2026