The Embraer Phenom 300 is the most delivered business jet of the past decade, and in Dallas it has become the standard recommendation for the Texas triangle routes that Fortune 500 executives and energy sector teams run week after week. Six to eight seats, 1,971 nautical miles of range, and a cabin that does not feel like a light jet.
Embraer built the Phenom 300 around a pressurized cabin that punches well above the super-light category in perceived space. Two Pratt and Whitney Canada PW535E engines, cruise around 453 knots, and a ceiling of 45,000 feet. A mid-cabin enclosed lavatory and a flat floor make it a genuinely functional aircraft for a three-hour working leg.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2009
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,971 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 453 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 51.3 feet
- Wingspan: 52.2 feet
- Height: 16.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 76 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Embraer Phenom 300 Fits Dallas
Dallas to Houston is roughly 240 nautical miles, which at Phenom 300 cruise pace is a 35-minute block. Dallas to Austin runs about 180 nautical miles. Both are the intrastate corridors where Dallas corporate clients have largely replaced commercial connections, and the Phenom 300’s operating economics on these short sectors make it the most quoted aircraft in the category. Addison Airport (KADS) in Addison, TX puts Park Cities and Legacy West clients within a 15-minute drive of the ramp.
For the Permian Basin energy sector, Dallas to Midland-Odessa (MAF) is approximately 300 nautical miles. The Phenom 300 covers it in under an hour, carries six to eight people comfortably, and operates easily at KADS without the handling complexity of Love Field or KDFW. An energy executive making a same-day Midland trip and back does not need anything larger.
Oklahoma City (OKC) at roughly 180 nautical miles and Little Rock (LIT) at around 320 nautical miles are both frequent DFW metro destinations that fill the Phenom 300’s capability range exactly. The aircraft’s 1,971-nautical-mile ceiling also means occasional longer legs, Dallas to Albuquerque or Dallas to the Colorado ski markets, work in the same aircraft without swapping up.
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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 Embraer Phenom 300 run $4,500 to $5,800 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Phenom 300 quotes in the middle of the super-light band. On the intrastate Texas corridors it runs frequently, the combination of cabin quality and operating economy makes it a consistently competitive option against both lighter and heavier aircraft in the category.
Other Super Light Jets Available
The full super light jets category page lists every super light jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Embraer Phenom 300 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.