The Citations we fly.
From the four-passenger Mustang to the stand-up cabin of the Excel, compare the crew, cabin and range of the aircraft we manage in St. Louis.
Citation Mustang
One of the most practical entry points into jet ownership. Certified for single-pilot operation and equipped with Garmin G1000 avionics, the Mustang turns regional drives into short flights and places destinations such as Kansas City, Chicago, Nashville, and the Florida Panhandle within practical reach from St. Louis.
For owner-pilots, it can be a natural first jet, and our team provides structured mentorship during the transition. For passengers, it delivers true jet capability with some of the most approachable ownership costs in the Citation family.
- Crew
- Single-pilot certified
- Cruise
- ~340 KTAS
- Range
- ~1,000 NM
- Seats
- 4 passengers + crew
- Avionics
- Garmin G1000
CitationJet / CJ Series
From the original CitationJet through the CJ1, M2, CJ2, CJ3, and CJ4, the 525 family has become a cornerstone of single-pilot business aviation. The series combines efficiency, strong factory support, practical performance, and aircraft suited to a wide range of budgets and missions.
A CJ2 places much of Florida, the East Coast, and the central United States within practical nonstop reach from St. Louis. Moving through the CJ3 and CJ4 adds speed, cabin capability, payload, and range. Corey Tomczak, our founder, has flown the 525 series since 2008.
- Crew
- Single-pilot certified
- Cruise
- ~370–450 KTAS
- Range
- ~1,200–2,150 NM
- Seats
- 5–9 passengers
- Models
- CJ · CJ1/+ · M2 · CJ2/+ · CJ3/+ · CJ4
Citation Excel / XLS / XLS+
One of the defining midsize business jets of its era, and for good reason: a stand-up cabin, meaningful range and payload capability, and short-field performance that expands the number of airports available to owners.
The Excel family is a two-pilot operation, making crew consistency especially important. We provide type-experienced professionals who fly the aircraft regularly, understand its operating history, and become familiar with the owner's missions and preferences. Our team manages and flies Excel-series aircraft from both St. Louis Downtown Airport and Spirit of St. Louis Airport.
- Crew
- Two pilots
- Cruise
- ~430 KTAS
- Range
- ~1,500–1,700 NM
- Cabin
- 5' 8" stand-up
- Seats
- 7–9 passengers
Gateway Jets manages 10 aircraft in the St. Louis area. Citations are our specialty. We also consider other turbine aircraft when our team has the experience and resources to support the owner’s flying.
Before committing to any aircraft, it is worth understanding not only what it can do, but what it will realistically require to own, crew, maintain, and operate.
Performance figures are approximate and vary by model, loading, weather, aircraft configuration, and operating conditions.