The Socata TBM 850 is the faster development of the aircraft above and a genuinely quick way to move five people out of Los Angeles. Five or six seats, 320 knots and 1,585 nautical miles.
Socata fitted the TBM 700 airframe with a more powerful, flat-rated Pratt and Whitney PT6A-66D engine to create the 850, lifting cruise to 320 knots. Five to six seats and 1,585 nautical miles of range. Every Socata TBM 850 we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Daher-Socata
- Year introduced: 2006
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,585 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 320 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 850 Fits Los Angeles
Three hundred and twenty knots puts the TBM 850 within reach of the slower light jets on a Los Angeles regional leg, at a fraction of the hourly rate. For a client weighing a Citation Bravo against a turboprop on the Bay Area run, this is the aircraft that makes the argument.
The extra 185 nautical miles over a TBM 700 also matters. Denver, Seattle and the Mexican border towns come inside a single leg from Van Nuys with a light payload.
The cabin is unchanged from the 700 and remains a five or six seat cabin with modest baggage. Speed and efficiency are what the money buys, not room.
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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 Socata TBM 850 run $2,000 to $2,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The TBM 850 quotes just above a TBM 700 and below a King Air 200, and on the faster Los Angeles regional legs it is frequently the best value on the sheet.
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft Denali
- Beechcraft King Air 100
- Beechcraft King Air 250
- Beechcraft King Air 260
- Beechcraft King Air 360
- Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
The full turboprops category page lists every turboprop we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Socata TBM 850 charter in or out of Los Angeles, 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.