Charter Midland to Austin privately from US$10,000, about 1h 03m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Midland (MDD) to Austin (AUS) and Austin to Midland — timed and priced alike.
Midland and Austin lie approximately 469 km apart (292 mi / 253 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Midland–Austin spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 03m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 02m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 00m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 00m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 59 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 57 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 19m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 15m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Midland, United States: Midland International Air and Space Port, Odessa Schlemeyer Field, Midland Airpark, Skywest Inc Airport and Andrews County Airport.
Austin, United States: Austin Bergstrom International Airport, San Marcos Regional Airport, Austin Executive Airport, New Braunfels National Airport and Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field.
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 20:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Tue is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland → Austin | 61 | 52 min | 39 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (11), Cessna Citation Latitude (9), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (7), Cessna Citation CJ3 (5) |
| Austin → Midland | 67 | 53 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (12), Cessna Citation CJ2 (7), Cessna Citation Ultra (6), Pilatus PC-12 (5) |
128 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
128 business-aviation flights were tracked between Midland and Austin from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 2.5 a week, on 98 separate days.
79% were jets and 21% turboprops. 61 flights set out from the Midland side and 67 from the Austin side.
Busiest full month: February 2026 (20 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Friday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Midland | Midland Airpark (MDD) – 122 flights; Andrews County Airport – 5 flights; Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) – 1 flights |
| Austin | Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 87 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 21 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 12 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 8 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Midland Airpark | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMDD / MDD | KAUS / AUS |
| Longest hard runway | 5,571 ft | 12,250 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 2,803 ft | 542 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,071 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,213 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,571 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,113 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,371 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,593 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,671 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,823 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,571 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,313 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,071 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,393 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,371 ft spare |
1,480 km 893 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,071 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,113 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,293 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,063 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,371 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,313 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5 ft short |
4,600 km 4,013 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 641 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,339 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 671 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,813 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 879 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,633 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 131 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,813 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 271 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,213 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 781 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,813 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 429 ft short |
14,260 km 13,673 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 229 ft short |
11,112 km 10,525 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 429 ft short |
12,960 km 12,373 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 771 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,358 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Odessa Schlemeyer Field (6,200 ft, 18 km) · Midland Airpark (5,571 ft, 14 km) · Skywest Inc Airport (5,000 ft, 15 km) · Andrews County Airport (5,816 ft, 53 km) · San Marcos Regional Airport (6,330 ft, 39 km) · Austin Executive Airport (6,025 ft, 24 km) · New Braunfels National Airport (6,503 ft, 66 km) · Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (5,004 ft, 53 km)
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Choose your wheels-up time — Midland–Austin runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Demand on Midland–Austin comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 03m gate to gate over 469 km (292 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Midland–Austin departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Midland–Austin charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 128 business-aviation flights between Midland and Austin – about 2.5 a week, flown on 98 different days. Friday was the busiest day of the week and February 2026 the busiest full month (20 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Midland Airpark (MDD) – 122 flights; Andrews County Airport – 5 flights; Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) – 1 flights on the Midland side, and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 87 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 21 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 12 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 8 flights on the Austin side.
79% of the tracked flights were jets and 21% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Embraer Phenom 300.
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