The Beechjet 400A covers every major intrastate Texas run from Dallas with seats to spare, making it a practical choice for energy sector clients moving between the Metroplex and Houston, Midland, or San Antonio on short notice. At 1,500 nautical miles of range, it reaches New Orleans, Little Rock, and Albuquerque without a stop.
Raytheon built the Beechjet 400A as a refined derivative of the Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond, certified under FAR Part 135 and operated across North America as a seven-to-eight-seat light jet. The Pratt and Whitney Canada JT15D-5 engines give the aircraft solid dispatch reliability on the short-cycle routes where it earns most of its charter hours. Every Beechjet 400A we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft)
- Year introduced: 1990-2003
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,500 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 449 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.4 feet
- Wingspan: 43.5 feet
- Height: 13.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 56 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Beechjet 400A Fits Dallas
For the Dallas-Houston corridor, running roughly 240 nautical miles, the Beechjet 400A is a direct answer: it covers the trip in about 50 minutes block-to-block and fits comfortably out of Addison Airport (KADS) in Addison, TX, where three full-service FBOs keep turn times short. A Permian Basin oil and gas team needing to reach Midland (MAF) at roughly 300 nautical miles gets the same efficiency.
The corporate shuttle use case suits this aircraft well. A Park Cities executive board that travels between Dallas and Houston multiple times each week can place the Beechjet 400A on a defined schedule that costs less per trip than repositioning a midsize jet. The cabin seats seven to eight, enough for a working group without paying for empty seats.
Summer departures from Addison at 644 feet elevation and temperatures approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit require performance calculations for any aircraft. The Beechjet 400A is not a heavy-payload aircraft, so summer full-cabin planning centers on fuel load and step-climb routing rather than weight limits that cut into range.
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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 Beechjet 400A run $3,200 to $4,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Light jet rates in the Dallas market generally run $3,200 to $4,500 per hour for a Beechjet 400A, depending on operator, positioning, and the specific trip. Contact us for a quote built around your itinerary.
Other Light Jets Available
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- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
- Cessna Citation II
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Beechjet 400A charter from Dallas, TX, 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.