Houston clients use piston aircraft for the shortest sectors, into fields where the runway and the budget both argue against a jet. The Beech Baron 58 is a practical fit for a small Houston team traveling together.
Beechcraft (Textron Aviation) introduced the Beech Baron 58 in 1969. Range/cruise reflect current G58. Every Beech Baron 58 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1969
- Seating: 5
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,480 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 200 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,688 feet
- Length: 29.8 feet
- Wingspan: 37.8 feet
- Height: 9.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 27 cubic feet
Why the Beech Baron 58 Fits Houston
Small Texas fields around the Houston metro take it easily, which is the whole argument for using one.
Published range is 1,480 nautical miles, which puts San Antonio, Dallas, and New Orleans within a single sector from Houston once reserves are allowed for. The operator’s own performance figures for the day are what actually govern this, not the brochure range.
Gallery
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
Industry hourly rates for the Beech Baron 58 run $1,000 to $1,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Pistons Available
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- Cessna 340
- Cirrus SR-22
- Piper Aerostar 600
- Piper Cherokee Six PA-32
- Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain
The full pistons category page lists every piston we arrange for Houston departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Beech Baron 58 charter from Houston, TX, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.