Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time38 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – US$11,000
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Fly private between College Station and Austin from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — College Station (CFD) to Austin () and Austin to College Station — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between College Station and Austin is about 123 km (77 miles), or 67 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for College Station–Austin spans US$10,000 – US$13,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 38 min | 34 min – 42 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 34 min | 31 min – 37 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 38 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 37 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 34 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 34 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 33 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
The guide range for College Station–Austin is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
College Station, United States: Easterwood Field, Texas A And M Flight Test Station Airport, Navasota Municipal Airport and Brenham Municipal 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 points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station → Austin | 7 | 25 min | 20 min | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (3), Cessna Citation CJ2 (2) |
| Austin → College Station | 10 | 25 min | 20 min | Cessna Citation Ultra (2), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (2), Cessna Citation CJ2 (2), Dassault Falcon 2000 (2) |
17 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Coulter Field | Austin Executive Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCFD / CFD | KEDC |
| Longest hard runway | 4,000 ft | 6,025 ft |
| Surface | ASPH-G | ASPH-G |
| Field elevation | 367 ft | 620 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,000 ft at Coulter Field, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,500 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,646 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,000 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,546 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 800 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,026 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,100 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,256 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,000 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,746 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,500 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,826 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,800 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,326 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 500 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,546 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 722 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,496 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 200 ft short |
3,900 km 3,746 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,576 ft short |
4,600 km 4,446 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 930 ft short |
5,926 km 5,772 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 900 ft short |
6,400 km 6,246 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 692 ft short |
7,220 km 7,066 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,440 ft short |
7,400 km 7,246 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,300 ft short |
7,800 km 7,646 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 790 ft short |
7,400 km 7,246 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,000 ft short |
14,260 km 14,106 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,800 ft short |
11,112 km 10,958 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,000 ft short |
12,960 km 12,806 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 800 ft short |
11,945 km 11,791 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Texas A And M Flight Test Station Airport (7,000 ft, 13 km) · Navasota Municipal Airport (5,003 ft, 34 km) · Brenham Municipal Airport (6,003 ft, 41 km) · Coulter Field (4,000 ft, 14 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)
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
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Choose your wheels-up time — College Station–Austin runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the College Station–Austin trip to about 38 min gate to gate.
Demand on College Station–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$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 38 min gate to gate over 123 km (77 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day College Station–Austin departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our College Station–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.
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