The Westwind I is an older Israeli turbofan with a range of 1,840 nautical miles and cabin space for up to ten passengers, and in Dallas it shows up on quotes where the priority is capacity and value over a current-generation platform. It carries more people than most super lights and quotes below them.
Israel Aerospace Industries built the IAI 1123 Westwind as an extended derivative of the Aero Commander jet series, fitting two General Electric CJ610 turbofan engines and a stretched fuselage. Seven to ten seats, a ceiling of 45,000 feet, and a range of 1,840 nautical miles. As a legacy platform from the 1970s, operator selection and current airworthiness are more significant vetting considerations than on a newer aircraft. Every Westwind I we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI)
- Year introduced: 1976-1987
- Seating: 7 to 10
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,840 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 390 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 52.3 feet
- Wingspan: 44.4 feet
- Height: 15.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 49 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Westwind I Fits Dallas
Ten seats in a super-light airframe is the number that keeps the Westwind I on the Dallas quote sheet. A corporate group that has outgrown an eight-seat aircraft but does not need the cabin volume of a midsize can move everyone in a single Westwind rather than booking two smaller jets. On an intrastate Texas sector that per-seat economics difference is meaningful.
The 1,840-nautical-mile range covers DFW metro to Oklahoma City, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Midland-Odessa, and most regional Metroplex routes without a fuel stop. It does not reach the US East Coast from Dallas on a single leg with a full cabin, so clients who occasionally need a New York or Miami connection should know the Westwind I has a range ceiling that matters for those trips.
On a legacy platform like the Westwind I, operator certification status and pilot currency on type are the variables we look at closely. We confirm FAR Part 135 certification for the specific operator and check ARGUS or Wyvern standing where the operator participates in those programs. The aircraft age itself is not the disqualifier; the operator’s current standing is.
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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 Westwind I run $3,500 to $4,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Westwind I quotes below most of the Dallas super-light category, and for a DFW trip where the group fills its ten seats the per-seat cost is the most competitive 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 Westwind I 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.