The Embraer Legacy 500 brings a fully flat floor, stand-up cabin, and 3,125 nautical miles to Dallas super midsize charter, connecting the DFW metro to any US business hub nonstop with a cabin that seats up to 12 on the longest configured layouts. For Fortune 500 executives based in Legacy West or Las Colinas who want something different from the Bombardier-Cessna axis of super midsize options, the Legacy 500 is the Embraer answer.
Embraer developed the Legacy 500 as a fly-by-wire super midsize design using digital flight controls and a wide fuselage derived from the regional jet program. The cabin has a fully flat floor with stand-up height throughout. Seats 9 to 12 passengers in typical configurations. Two Honeywell HTF7500E engines power the aircraft to a Mach 0.82 cruise. Range is 3,125 nautical miles.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2014
- Seating: 9 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,125 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 466 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 68.1 feet
- Wingspan: 63.2 feet
- Height: 21.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 150 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Embraer Legacy 500 Fits Dallas
The flat floor is the Legacy 500’s most distinctive cabin feature. On a Dallas to New York leg or a Dallas to Chicago trip with a full executive team, the ability to move from the forward seats to the aft section without stepping over a raised center aisle changes how the cabin functions as a working environment. For a Dallas corporate group that uses flight time for client entertainment or team briefings, this is the difference that shows up on long legs.
At 3,125 nautical miles, the Legacy 500 covers every DFW super midsize corridor comfortably: Dallas to the Northeast, Dallas to the West Coast, Dallas to the Caribbean. The range number sits just below the Challenger 350 at 3,200 nautical miles, a difference that only matters on the longest legs with a full payload. On Dallas to New York, both cover the route nonstop in normal conditions.
The fly-by-wire flight controls give the Legacy 500 better than typical field performance for a super midsize aircraft. Shorter runways at Fort Worth Meacham International (KFTW) or McKinney National Airport (KTKI) are accessible to the Legacy 500, which gives DFW clients based on the north or west side of the metro more departure options than on aircraft with larger balanced field requirements.
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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 Embraer Legacy 500 run $6,500 to $8,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
At $6,500 to $8,500 per hour, the Legacy 500 prices in the same band as the Challenger 350. For Dallas clients who want the flat-floor cabin and are open to the Embraer platform, it is a direct comparison on any super midsize trip.
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 Embraer Legacy 500 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.