Charter Killeen to Austin privately from US$10,000, about 36 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Killeen (ILE) ⇄ Austin (AUS) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Killeen and Austin lie approximately 99 km apart (61 mi / 53 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$13,500 for a one-way charter between Killeen and Austin, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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. | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 32 min | 29 min – 35 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 36 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 35 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 32 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 32 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 32 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
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:
Killeen, United States: Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield, Skylark Field, Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport, Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field, Burnet Municipal Airport/Kate Craddock Field and McGregor Executive 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 12:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen → Austin | 95 | 15 min | 10 min | Cessna Citation XLS (32), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (28), Pilatus PC-12 (5), Beech Super King Air (5) |
| Austin → Killeen | 105 | 15 min | — | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (34), Cessna Citation XLS (28), Beech Super King Air (5), Cirrus Vision (4) |
200 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
200 business-aviation flights were tracked between Killeen and Austin from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 3.8 a week, on 142 separate days.
55% were jets and 45% turboprops. 100 flights set out from the Killeen side and 100 from the Austin side.
Busiest full month: January 2026 (28 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) |
|---|---|
| Killeen | Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 155 flights; Skylark Field (ILE) – 48 flights; McGregor Executive Airport – 5 flights; Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL) – 1 flights |
| Austin | Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 155 flights; Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 141 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 29 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 21 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.
| Skylark Field | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KILE / ILE | KAUS / AUS |
| Longest hard runway | 5,495 ft | 12,250 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 848 ft | 542 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,995 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,676 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,495 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,576 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,295 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,056 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,595 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,286 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,495 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,776 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,995 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,856 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,295 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,356 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,995 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,576 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,217 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,526 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,295 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,776 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 81 ft short |
4,600 km 4,476 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 565 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,802 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 595 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,276 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 803 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,096 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 55 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,276 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 195 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,676 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 705 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,276 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 505 ft short |
14,260 km 14,136 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 305 ft short |
11,112 km 10,988 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 505 ft short |
12,960 km 12,836 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 695 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,821 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Skylark Field (5,495 ft, 14 km) · Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (7,000 ft, 41 km) · Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (5,004 ft, 46 km) · Burnet Municipal Airport/Kate Craddock Field (5,001 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)
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Killeen–Austin quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Killeen–Austin when the time is right.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Killeen–Austin is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 36 min gate to gate across the 99 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Killeen–Austin charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Austin to Killeen runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 200 business-aviation flights between Killeen and Austin – about 3.8 a week, flown on 142 different days. Friday was the busiest day of the week and January 2026 the busiest full month (28 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 155 flights; Skylark Field (ILE) – 48 flights; McGregor Executive Airport – 5 flights; Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL) – 1 flights on the Killeen side, and Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 155 flights; Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 141 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 29 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 21 flights on the Austin side.
55% of the tracked flights were jets and 45% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Beechcraft Super King Air 350.
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