The Dassault Falcon 50 is a trijet super-midsize jet with a 3,075-nautical-mile range and a distinctive three-engine configuration that provides useful performance margins at Mexico’s high-altitude airports. Its 488-knot cruise speed and 49,000-foot ceiling are notable for an aircraft that entered service in 1979.
The Falcon 50 entered service in 1979, powered by three TFE731-3-1C turbofans. It seats 8 to 9 passengers, cruises at 488 knots, and has a ceiling of 49,000 feet. The later Falcon 50EX added CFE738 engines for improved fuel efficiency and extended range. Full specifications for the Falcon 50 are published by Dassault Falcon.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
- Year introduced: 1979
- Seating: 8 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,075 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 488 knots
- Service ceiling: 49,000 feet
- Length: 60.8 feet
- Wingspan: 61.8 feet
- Height: 22.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 115 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Falcon 50 Fits Mexico
Three engines give the Falcon 50 a hot-and-high performance margin at Toluca that most twin-engine super-midsize jets cannot match. While the aircraft is a legacy platform, its trijet configuration is a genuine advantage at the 8,460-foot field when warm afternoon temperatures push density altitude higher.
The 49,000-foot ceiling is one of the higher service ceilings in the super-midsize category, which allows the Falcon 50 to route above summer weather systems on Gulf of Mexico and Pacific coast routes. This matters on July through September Mexico travel when convective weather is common.
As a legacy aircraft, the Falcon 50 requires careful operator vetting: we confirm certification status, pilot currency on type, and safety and incident history for every booking. The aircraft’s long service record in Latin America means qualified operators exist, but selection quality varies.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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 Falcon 50 run $5,500 to $7,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Falcon 50 charter on Mexico routes typically runs $5,500 to $7,000 per hour as of 7/2026.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Bombardier Challenger 3500
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Cessna Citation Longitude
- Challenger 300
- Citation Sovereign
The full super midsize jets category page lists every super midsize jet we arrange for Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Falcon 50 charter in or out of Mexico, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to 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.