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Texas Charter Fleet Overview
Texas ranks #2 in the United States for Part 135 charter fleet size with 782 FAA-certificated aircraft. These aircraft are operated by 169 Part 135 carriers, spanning 145 different aircraft types — from single-engine turboprops to heavy jets and helicopters. The fleet represents 6.9% of the national charter inventory.
The largest concentrations of charter aircraft in Texas are in DALLAS, DENTON, HOUSTON. Med-Trans Corporation operates the largest fleet in the state with 100 aircraft.
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Part 135 Operators in Texas
169 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
145 aircraft types operate under Part 135 certificates in Texas. The model distribution reflects the state's charter market — the 407 leads with 61 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.
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604 of 782 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
782 aircraft hold active FAA Part 135 certificates in Texas, representing 6.9% of the national charter fleet. These are operated by 169 Part 135 carriers.
The largest Part 135 operators in Texas by fleet size include Med-Trans Corporation (100 aircraft), Guardian Flight, LLC. (52 aircraft), DELUX PUBLIC CHARTER LLC (50 aircraft). All data is sourced from the FAA D085 Part 135 Aircraft Listing.
The Texas charter fleet includes 145 aircraft types. The most common are 407 (61), EMB-145LR (40), 208B (38).
Yes. With 782 Part 135 aircraft and 169 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 2004. Fleet age varies by operator and model type.
The top cities for charter aircraft registration in Texas are DALLAS (123), DENTON (98), HOUSTON (81), LEWISVILLE (55).
Texas ranks #2 in the United States for Part 135 charter aircraft with 782 registered aircraft out of 11,319 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 169 Texas-based operators plus our nationwide network.
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Texas Charter Flights
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