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Texas Charter Fleet Overview
Texas ranks #3 in the United States for Part 135 charter fleet size with 649 FAA-certificated aircraft. These aircraft are operated by 165 Part 135 carriers, spanning 144 different aircraft types — from single-engine turboprops to heavy jets and helicopters. The fleet represents 6.0% of the national charter inventory.
The largest concentrations of charter aircraft in Texas are in DALLAS, HOUSTON, LEWISVILLE. DELUX PUBLIC CHARTER LLC operates the largest fleet in the state with 48 aircraft.
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Part 135 Operators in Texas
165 FAA-certificated Part 135 operators have aircraft registered in Texas. Each operator below holds an active air carrier certificate and is authorized for on-demand charter operations.
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Fleet by Aircraft Model
144 aircraft types operate under Part 135 certificates in Texas. The model distribution reflects the state's charter market — the EMB-145LR leads with 38 aircraft.
Top Cities in Texas
Charter aircraft registration by city in Texas. Registration city reflects the aircraft's legal base, which often correlates with home airport and primary operating area.
Fleet Roster
215 of 649 Texas charter aircraft have detailed pages in our directory. Click any tail number for full specs, ownership, and charter status.
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Frequently Asked Questions
10 questions about charter aviation in Texas
649 aircraft hold active FAA Part 135 certificates in Texas, representing 6.0% of the national charter fleet. These are operated by 165 Part 135 carriers.
The largest Part 135 operators in Texas by fleet size include DELUX PUBLIC CHARTER LLC (48 aircraft), Guardian Flight, LLC. (46 aircraft), ATI Jet Inc. (24 aircraft). All data is sourced from the FAA D085 Part 135 Aircraft Listing.
The Texas charter fleet includes 144 aircraft types. The most common are EMB-145LR (38), C90A (30), 60 (29).
Yes. With 649 Part 135 aircraft and 165 operators based in Texas, there is strong charter availability. Contact The Jet Finder for routing, pricing, and aircraft options from any Texas airport.
The average manufacture year of Part 135 aircraft registered in Texas is 2001. Fleet age varies by operator and model type.
The top cities for charter aircraft registration in Texas are DALLAS (127), HOUSTON (74), LEWISVILLE (46), ADDISON (41).
Texas ranks #3 in the United States for Part 135 charter aircraft with 649 registered aircraft out of 10,738 nationally.
Yes. Every operator listed holds an active FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate, which requires rigorous safety standards, maintenance programs, pilot training, and operational oversight.
Contact The Jet Finder with your departure city, destination, dates, and passenger count. We source availability across all 165 Texas-based operators plus our nationwide network.
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