A turboprop suits Colorado travelers flying a small group a short distance, where a jet would add cost without saving much time.
The Socata TBM 700 entered service in 1990. It seats 5 to 6 with a published range of 1,400 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 300 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 31,000 feet, 30 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Socata (later Daher)
- Year introduced: 1990
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,400 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 300 knots
- Service ceiling: 31,000 feet
- Length: 35 feet
- Wingspan: 41.6 feet
- Height: 14.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 30 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Socata TBM 700 Fits Colorado
With 1,400 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Denver to destinations such as Albuquerque, Austin and Atlanta, allowing for reserves and routing. Christmas to New Years, Presidents’ Day and spring break are the busiest weeks in the mountains, and ramp space at Aspen runs short over the holidays, so aircraft for those dates are worth booking early.
Smaller aircraft give Colorado clients the widest choice of airports, from Centennial and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan around Denver to Northern Colorado Regional, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction and Durango. At Colorado’s elevations, whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is the operator’s call for that aircraft, its weight and the day’s conditions, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Colorado Clients Use the Socata TBM 700
Turboprops suit Colorado trips to the Western Slope, southern Colorado and the neighboring states. A turboprop costs less per hour than a jet, and over a flight of an hour or so the time difference is small.
Tell us the route, how many people are flying and what they are bringing, skis and golf bags included, and your advisor will say whether this aircraft suits the trip or suggest one that suits it better.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $1,800 to $2,500 (as of 10/2026)
Other Turboprops Available
- Socata TBM 850
- Beechcraft Denali
- Beechcraft King Air 100
- Beechcraft King Air 250
- Beechcraft King Air 260
- Beechcraft King Air 360
Contact
For a quote on a Socata TBM 700 charter in or out of Colorado, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.