The Beech Baron 58 is a twin-piston aircraft that handles the short regional Texas routes out of Dallas for up to five passengers at a rate well below any jet option on the same sector. For same-day hops to smaller Texas cities and back, it is the practical answer when the group is small and the budget is firm.
Beechcraft built the Baron 58 with two Continental IO-550-C horizontally opposed piston engines in a low-wing twin configuration. Five seats, 1,480 nautical miles of range, and a cruise around 200 knots. The Baron 58 has been in continuous production for decades and the charter fleet is extensive. Every Beech Baron 58 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1969
- Seating: 5
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,480 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 200 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,688 feet
- Length: 29.8 feet
- Wingspan: 37.8 feet
- Height: 9.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 27 cubic feet
Why the Beech Baron 58 Fits Dallas
The standard short-hop Texas routes from Dallas are the Baron 58’s territory. Wichita Falls (SPS) at roughly 100 nautical miles, Abilene (ABI) at about 150, San Angelo (SJT) near 200, and Texarkana (TXK) around 170 are all missions where a twin-piston aircraft makes economic sense and a jet is harder to justify. The Baron 58 covers all of them comfortably within its 1,480-nautical-mile range.
Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) in south Dallas is a cost-effective departure point for Baron 58 operations. Both FBOs there, Ambassador Jet Center and Jet Access Dallas, operate without daily ramp or landing fees, which reduces the fixed costs on a short piston charter trip that already has a modest hourly rate.
The Baron 58 is an unpressurized aircraft, which limits its practical service ceiling and means passengers feel weather and turbulence more directly than in a pressurized jet or turboprop. On a 100-to-200-nautical-mile Texas hop in smooth air it is barely noticed. During spring convective season in North Texas, which peaks in May and June, that distinction matters more, and scheduling around afternoon storm development is part of planning any piston charter trip in this market.
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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 Beech Baron 58 run $1,000 to $1,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Baron 58 quotes at the lower end of the Dallas piston band and is generally the most available twin-piston option for short Texas regional hops where jet economics are not justified.
Other Pistons Available
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- Cessna 340
- Cirrus SR-22
- Piper Aerostar 600
- Piper Cherokee Six PA-32
- Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain
The full pistons category page lists every piston we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Beech Baron 58 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.