The Hawker 400 XP is the aircraft that Raytheon built from the Beechjet 400A airframe by adding a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite and a quieter, more efficient interior, and in the Dallas market it is a consistent performer on the intrastate Texas circuit and regional South-Central routes. At 1,519 nautical miles and seven to eight seats, it covers every standard Dallas light jet trip with a modern cockpit.
Raytheon (later Hawker Beechcraft) developed the Hawker 400 XP as a cockpit and cabin upgrade to the Beechjet 400A, certified in the early 2000s with the Pratt and Whitney Canada JT15D-5R engines carried over from the predecessor. The Pro Line 21 glass cockpit was the primary upgrade, along with noise-reduction interior treatments. The airframe is shared with the Beechjet 400A production line. Every Hawker 400 XP we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Hawker Beechcraft (originally Raytheon/Beechcraft)
- Year introduced: 2003
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,519 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 450 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.5 feet
- Wingspan: 43.6 feet
- Height: 13.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 53 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Hawker 400 XP Fits Dallas
The Hawker 400 XP and the Beechjet 400A share an airframe, so the operational question in Dallas is not runway access or range but cockpit generation. Clients who care about avionics currency will prefer the XP’s Pro Line 21 suite; clients who are focused purely on cabin cost and seat count will often find the Beechjet 400A in the same quote with a lower rate. Air Charter Advisors prices both on the same trip request when both are available.
Dallas to Houston, Dallas to Oklahoma City, and Dallas to Midland are the three highest-frequency routes in the Dallas light jet market, and the Hawker 400 XP competes for all three. Addison Airport (KADS) is the standard departure for north Dallas and Legacy West-area clients; Dallas Love Field (KDAL) serves downtown and Uptown-based groups. Both airports handle the aircraft without runway restriction.
The Hawker 400 XP’s 1,519 nautical mile range keeps most Permian Basin energy trips, Gulf Coast runs, and South-Central US corporate hops inside a single leg. Dallas to New Orleans at roughly 450 nautical miles, Dallas to Little Rock at roughly 320 nautical miles, and Dallas to Oklahoma City at roughly 180 nautical miles are all well inside the envelope.
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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.
- 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 Hawker 400 XP run $3,500 to $4,800 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Hawker 400 XP rates in the Dallas market typically run $3,500 to $4,800 per hour. Contact us for a quote comparing the XP against similar aircraft available on your dates.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Hawker 400 XP 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.