The Sikorsky S-76 is the executive-class twin-turbine helicopter of the Dallas charter market, offering six to eight seats, 411 nautical miles of range, and a cabin that competes with entry-level jets on noise level and interior quality. For corporate DFW trips where a helicopter is the right aircraft and the impression matters as much as the transit time, it is the standard the market sets.
Sikorsky built the S-76 as a purpose-designed commercial and executive twin-turbine helicopter, with multiple variants produced from the late 1970s onward. Two turboshaft engines, retractable undercarriage, six to eight seats, and a pressurized cabin designed for extended executive transport rather than utility work.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft (Lockheed Martin)
- Year introduced: 1979
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 411 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 155 knots
- Service ceiling: 15,000 feet
- Length: 44.1 feet
- Wingspan: 44 feet
- Height: 14.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 38 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Sikorsky S-76 Fits Dallas
Dallas is the DFW metro’s corporate core, and the S-76 is the helicopter that serves its C-suite market. Moving a principal and five or six colleagues from a Turtle Creek address or a Legacy West corporate campus to Love Field (KDAL) for a departing charter jet, or transferring a team between Fortune 500 campuses across the Metroplex, is the S-76’s everyday work in this market.
The twin-turbine configuration is the specification that changes the conversation for medically indicated transport within the metro. Level I trauma centers at Parkland Memorial Hospital and Baylor University Medical Center draw air transport from across North Texas, and the S-76’s dual-engine reliability and instrument capability make it suitable for serious medical missions that single-turbine aircraft cannot cover on the same terms.
Oil and gas executives based in Dallas make regular runs to the Permian Basin and to partner offices in Houston. While the S-76’s 411-nautical-mile range comfortably covers intra-metro missions, its consistent availability and VIP interior also make it the aircraft of choice for executive transfers from DFW corporate addresses to Addison Airport (KADS) or Dallas Love Field (KDAL) to board connecting charter flights.
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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 Sikorsky S-76 run $3,500 to $5,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Sikorsky S-76 quotes at the top of the Dallas helicopter category alongside the Agusta 109, and the twin-turbine reliability it provides is what the rate is paying for on any mission where a single-engine aircraft is not an acceptable option.
Other Helicopters Available
The full helicopters category page lists every helicopter we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Sikorsky S-76 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.