The Dassault Falcon 50 is the three-engine super midsize jet that Dallas charter clients choose when the tri-jet safety architecture is worth specifying, covering 3,075 nautical miles with 8 to 9 passengers and a Dassault cabin that has been flying corporate principals since 1979. For DFW clients who equate three engines with a layer of redundancy on longer international legs to Mexico or the Caribbean, the Falcon 50 is the aircraft that answers that preference.
Dassault introduced the Falcon 50 in 1979 as the first tri-jet in the Falcon business jet family, powered by three Garrett TFE731-3 engines mounted in a rear cluster configuration. The wide Falcon fuselage seats 8 to 9 passengers in a club layout. The Falcon 50EX variant, introduced in the 1990s, added improved engines. Range is 3,075 nautical miles. Full specifications for the Falcon 50 are published by Dassault Falcon.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
- Year introduced: 1979
- Seating: 8 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,075 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 488 knots
- Service ceiling: 49,000 feet
- Length: 60.8 feet
- Wingspan: 61.8 feet
- Height: 22.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 115 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Falcon 50 Fits Dallas
The tri-jet architecture is the defining reason a Dallas client specifies the Falcon 50 over the Challenger 300 or Citation Sovereign on similar missions. Three engines carry specific psychological and practical value for clients whose international legs to Mexico or the Caribbean represent a significant over-water segment. Dallas to Cancun at 850 nautical miles and Dallas to Nassau at 1,500 nautical miles both sit inside the Falcon 50’s range with the kind of engine redundancy that twin-engine aircraft do not offer.
The Falcon short-field design philosophy carries through to the 50. Its approach speed and balanced field requirements allow it to operate from shorter runways across the DFW metro without the field length constraints of the Challenger platforms. For clients based in Fort Worth who prefer Meacham International (KFTW), the Falcon 50 is a practical option from that field.
Because the Falcon 50 is a mature airframe, operator condition and interior quality vary significantly. A Falcon 50 with a fresh interior and current ARGUS Platinum rating is a different proposition from one that hasn’t been refurbished in a decade. Confirming the specific aircraft’s condition is the first step before presenting it to a client.
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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 Falcon 50 run $5,500 to $7,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
At $5,500 to $7,000 per hour, the Falcon 50 prices below the Challenger 350 and Citation Sovereign. The tri-jet architecture and Falcon short-field DNA are the value propositions on specific Dallas mission profiles where those characteristics matter.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Bombardier Challenger 3500
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Cessna Citation Longitude
- Challenger 300
- Citation Sovereign
The full super midsize jets category page lists every super midsize jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Falcon 50 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.