Aircraft Types

TxDOT currently uses two kinds of aircraft, the Beechcraft King Air 200 and a one-engine model used primarily for special purposes.

Beechcraft King Air 200

The Beechcraft King Air 200 is the star of the state fleet. There is plenty of room for those in-flight, last-minute meetings, with fold-down tables and club seating. Travel in quick comfort and arrive refreshed, ready for business.

Features

  • Cruising Speed - 310 mph (Most airports in Texas can be reached in less than one hour.)
  • Range - 1,400 miles (Non-stop flights means less time traveling)
  • Minimum Runway Length Required - 3,000 feet (This means more than 400 airports are available in Texas to meet your needs as opposed to only 19 accessible commercially.)
  • Seating Capacity - Eight to 10 (No key personnel need be left behind)
  • All Weather Capabilities (Don't miss those important events)
  • Pressurized Cabin (Capable of altitudes in excess of 30,000 feet to fly over most weather)

Note: Speed, range and runway requirements may vary depending on loads and weather conditions.

Available Aircraft

Model Maximum Capacity

1981 Beechcraft 200 N1TX

 8*
1982 Beechcraft B200 N62569 8
1985 Beechcraft B200 N7256K 8
2000 Raytheon B200 N808WD 7

* With absolutely NO luggage, maximum passenger capacity for this aircraft is 10.

Special Purpose Airplanes

Flight Services operates two single-engine aircraft, a Cessna 182 and a Cessna 206. These are special purpose aircraft normally used for aerial photography or surveillance. However, they can be used for short, daytime, fair weather trips for groups of three or less.

Features

  • Cruising Speed - 150 mph
  • Range - 300 miles
  • Minimum Runway Length Required - 2,500 feet
  • Seating Capacity - 3
  • Only operated during daylight hours, in clear or high cloud conditions.
  • Non-Pressurized Cabin

Note: Speed, range and runway requirements may vary depending on loads and weather conditions.

Available Aircraft

Model Maximum Capacity with 1 Pilot

1980 Cessna 182Q Single Engine N4979N*

 3
1979 Cessna TU206 Single Engine N4589U** 3

* Both planes are operated only during daylight hours in fair weather conditions.
** The Cessna TU206 has a removable floor plate for installation of a camera or other specialized equipment.