Below nine seats these stay outside the airport’s twenty-four hour notice rule, which matters more on Martha’s Vineyard than most people expect.
Cessna (Textron Aviation) built the Cessna Citation CJ1 between 1999 and 2006. It is flown by a crew of 1 to 2. The type carries 5 to 6 passengers, cruises at 389 knots, tops out at 41,000 feet, covers 1,300 nautical miles and holds 51 cubic feet of baggage. Every Cessna Citation CJ1 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Very Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Years produced: 1999-2006
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,300 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 389 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 42.6 feet
- Wingspan: 46.9 feet
- Height: 13.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 51 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Cessna Citation CJ1 Fits Martha’s Vineyard
These leave from Martha’s Vineyard Airport (KMVY), which is the only airport on the island and the only place a charter can start.
A published range of 1,300 nautical miles brings Atlanta, Nashville, West Palm Beach and Nassau within reach of Martha’s Vineyard, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
July and August are the island’s peak and the airport is busiest then, so a summer date is worth asking about early and a holiday weekend, even earlier. Winter is the opposite problem: the island is quiet, but the flying day is short.
The runway required on the day is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on your date, so we confirm it with them for your specific trip.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Cessna Citation CJ1 run $2,800 to $3,800 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Martha’s Vineyard to Nassau is about 1,040 nautical miles, which is roughly 2.5 to 3.0 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Very Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation M2
- Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Eclipse 500
- Embraer Phenom 100
- Honda HA-420 HondaJet
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation CJ1 charter to or from Martha’s Vineyard, call 1-888-987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.