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Socata TBM 700

The Socata TBM 700 is the original pressurized single-turboprop from the TBM line, and in Dallas it remains available on the shorter West Texas corridors as a cost-conscious alternative to the newer TBM variants. Five to six seats, 1,400 nautical miles, and a PT6A-64 engine on an airframe that established the fast single-turboprop category.

Socata and Mooney jointly developed the TBM 700 in the late 1980s, with Socata taking full ownership of the program. A single Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-64 engine, five to six seats in a pressurized cabin, 300-knot cruise speed, and a ceiling of 31,000 feet. The TBM 700 entered service in 1990 and remained in production through 2007, when the 850 replaced it. Most airframes have decades of operating history. Every Socata TBM 700 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.

Socata TBM 700 for Dallas, TX private jet charter

Performance and Cabin

  • Category: Turboprop
  • Manufacturer: Socata (later Daher)
  • Year introduced: 1990
  • Seating: 5 to 6
  • Crew: 1
  • Range: 1,400 nautical miles
  • Cruise speed: 300 knots
  • Service ceiling: 31,000 feet
  • Length: 35 feet
  • Wingspan: 41.6 feet
  • Height: 14.3 feet
  • Baggage volume: 30 cubic feet
  • Lavatory: Belted

Why the Socata TBM 700 Fits Dallas

The TBM 700’s 300-knot cruise puts it well above any King Air in the Dallas market on the same West Texas corridors. Dallas to Abilene at roughly 150 nautical miles takes 30 minutes at TBM cruise versus 40 in a King Air 250. On a Waco day trip at 95 nautical miles, the difference is less meaningful. The TBM 700 earns its speed advantage most visibly on the 250-to-350-nautical-mile sectors that define the Permian Basin and Panhandle routes.

Five to six seats is an honest fit for the DFW energy executive making a trip with a small team. Two or three colleagues on a Lubbock (LBB) or San Angelo (SJT) run do not need a King Air 250. The TBM 700 puts them there faster and at a lower rate, and the pressurized cabin keeps the trip comfortable at 28,000-31,000 feet above the Texas terrain.

Legacy airframes in the TBM 700 line vary in equipment standards and operator certifications across the fleet. We confirm FAR Part 135 certification for the specific operator and pilot currency on type before placing a TBM 700 on a quote. The aircraft type is proven; the individual operator is the variable that matters.

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 Socata TBM 700 run $1,800 to $2,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.

The TBM 700 quotes at the lower end of the Dallas single-turboprop band, typically below the TBM 850 and 900. For a small party on a West Texas short hop, it delivers the TBM speed advantage at the TBM line’s entry price point.

Other Turboprops Available

The full turboprops category page lists every turboprop we arrange for Dallas departures.

Contact

For a quote on a Socata TBM 700 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.