The Bell LongRanger 206L is the stretched JetRanger, giving the DFW helicopter market six seats instead of four in the same reliable single-turbine package. For corporate groups that have outgrown the JetRanger but do not need a twin-turbine aircraft, it is the practical step up.
Bell stretched the JetRanger fuselage and fitted a more powerful Allison 250-C30P turbine to create the LongRanger, adding two seats and a modest increase in payload. Six seats, 324 nautical miles of range, and the same straightforward operating profile that made the JetRanger a fleet staple.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter (Textron)
- Year introduced: 1975
- Seating: 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 324 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 120 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
- Length: 33.3 feet
- Wingspan: 37 feet
- Height: 10.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 16 cubic feet
Why the Bell Long Ranger Fits Dallas
Six seats covers the most common Dallas corporate group size for intra-metro charter. A team heading from Legacy West in Plano to a client in Fort Worth, or a group flying from Addison to a facility near Dallas Executive Airport in south Dallas, fits the LongRanger without the twin-turbine rate that comes with the Bell 407.
Sports hospitality groups use the LongRanger regularly for pre-game moves around the Metroplex. Getting six people from the Park Cities to AT&T Stadium in Arlington for a Cowboys game sidesteps the highway entirely, and the LongRanger’s six-seat capacity handles a principal and five guests in one aircraft.
Hospital transfer work within the DFW metro is a consistent use case. The Metroplex’s Level I trauma centers draw transfers from surrounding hospitals, and a six-seat single-turbine helicopter is a practical and cost-effective platform for medical personnel moves when a medevac configuration is not required.
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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 Bell Long Ranger run $1,500 to $2,200 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Bell LongRanger quotes between the JetRanger and the Bell 407 in the Dallas helicopter market, and for a six-person metro hop it usually offers a better per-seat cost than stepping up to a twin-turbine aircraft.
Other Helicopters Available
The full helicopters category page lists every helicopter we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Bell Long Ranger 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.