The Dassault Falcon 900 is the aircraft that introduced the trijet configuration to business aviation, and it still flies on Dallas charters today for groups that want 12 to 14 seats and 4,000 nautical miles at a rate below the more recent 900EX and 900LX variants. DFW travelers booking for energy-sector multi-executive trips and Latin American routes request it regularly.
Dassault certified the original Falcon 900 in 1985, powered by three Garrett TFE731-5BR-1C turbofans. Seats 12 to 14. Range is 4,000 nautical miles. The cockpit reflects mid-1980s to late-1990s avionics depending on modification status; many aircraft have received avionics upgrades from operators over the years. Interior condition varies by operator and refurbishment history. Full specifications for the Falcon 900 are published by Dassault Falcon.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
- Year introduced: 1986
- Seating: 12 to 14
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.84 (about 482 knots)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 66.3 feet
- Wingspan: 63.4 feet
- Height: 24.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 127 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Falcon 900 Fits Dallas
Dallas-based groups that need 12 to 14 seats for a domestic heavy-jet route find the Falcon 900 opens options that twin-engine heavy jets do not. Dallas to New York, Dallas to Los Angeles, and Dallas to Chicago are all inside 4,000 nautical miles: the aircraft covers them nonstop. For a Cowboys executive travel group, a multi-executive board trip, or a corporate charter where the headcount exceeds what a standard Challenger or mid-cabin Falcon can seat, the 900’s capacity is the relevant point.
Dallas to Latin America is where the three-engine architecture pays a practical dividend. For DFW energy companies with operations in Colombia, Venezuela, or Ecuador, the 900’s range and three-engine performance margins make it a capable platform at departure fields that see summer heat and occasional high-density-altitude conditions. Addison Airport (KADS) sits at 644 feet, low enough that this rarely comes up there; the benefit is felt more at destination airports with limited infrastructure.
At 4,000 nautical miles, the original Falcon 900 stops where the 900EX and 900LX continue. Dallas to London at roughly 5,000 nautical miles is not available nonstop on this airframe regardless of conditions. For European routes, the 900EX family or a long-range jet is the right aircraft.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- 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 900 run $8,000 to $10,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
At roughly $8,000 to $10,000 per hour, the original Falcon 900 prices below the 900EX and 900LX. The legacy avionics and cabin vintage are worth discussing with us before booking if interior standards matter to the group.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 604
- Challenger 605
The full heavy jets category page lists every heavy jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Falcon 900 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.