The Cessna 340 is a pressurized twin-piston aircraft that gives Dallas regional charter clients the safety of twin engines and a pressurized cabin at a price that remains in the piston category. For up to five passengers on short Texas hops, the pressurization is a comfort and weather-flexibility advantage that the Baron and other unpressurized twins do not offer.
Cessna built the 340 with two Continental TSIO-520-N turbocharged and supercharged engines in a low-wing twin configuration with a pressurized cabin. Five seats, 1,406 nautical miles of range, and a cruise around 200 knots. Pressurization allows a cruise altitude where light turbulence is less of a factor than in an unpressurized twin at lower altitude. Every Cessna 340 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: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1972
- Seating: 5
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,406 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 243 knots
- Service ceiling: 29,800 feet
- Length: 34.3 feet
- Wingspan: 38.1 feet
- Height: 12.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 32 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Cessna 340 Fits Dallas
Pressurization matters in the Dallas market during spring and early summer, when afternoon convective storms build across North Texas. An unpressurized piston aircraft is more weather-constrained than a Cessna 340 at a higher cruise altitude, and for clients making regional Texas hops in April and May the difference in scheduling flexibility is real. The 340 can ride at altitudes where the Baron 58 is less comfortable.
The intra-Texas routes this aircraft serves from Dallas are substantial. Lubbock (LBB) at about 280 nautical miles, San Angelo (SJT) near 200, and Wichita Falls (SPS) at roughly 100 are all practical day trips. The 340’s 1,406-nautical-mile range exceeds any of those distances several times over, and the aircraft arrives at each with reserve to spare.
Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) in south Dallas is a cost-effective base for Cessna 340 operations. The absence of ramp and landing fees at both FBOs there keeps the fixed costs down on short piston charter trips, and the 7,136-foot primary runway handles the 340 comfortably at full gross weight on a summer day.
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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 Cessna 340 run $1,000 to $1,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Cessna 340 quotes in the mid-range of the Dallas piston band, and the pressurized cabin it brings at that rate makes it the natural step up from an unpressurized twin when the weather warrants or the client simply prefers a smoother ride.
Other Pistons Available
- Beech Baron 58
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- 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 Cessna 340 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.