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David Wayne Hooks Memorial to Port Isabel Cameron County

DWHHoustonHouston
PILPort IsabelPort Isabel

Departed

2nd August 2026

Passengers

7 pax

Last listed

$3,655

Duration

1h 2m

Aircraft

Pilatus PC-12 NG

DWHPILHoustonPort Isabel1h 2m · 291 mi

About this flight

This empty leg charter connects Houston, a sprawling Texas metropolis and major business centre, with Port Isabel, the charming coastal town at the southern tip of Texas beside South Padre Island's famous beaches. The route offers a direct escape from Houston's urban sprawl to the warm Gulf waters and laid-back fishing-village atmosphere of the Rio Grande Valley coast, bypassing the long drive down Highway 77 that most travellers face. Early August is prime beach season along South Padre, with warm waters, active fishing and a steady stream of coastal activity, making this a well-timed route for anyone chasing a Gulf Coast getaway.

Operating this sector is a PC-12 NG, a versatile single-engine turboprop that seats up to seven passengers in a surprisingly spacious cabin for its class. Known for its efficiency and ability to access smaller regional airports with ease, the PC-12 NG is particularly well suited to a coastal hop like this one, offering a comfortable, quiet ride along with flexible baggage space for beach gear, fishing equipment or luggage for an extended stay. Its short-field capability makes Port Isabel's compact airport an easy, natural destination.

As an empty leg, this turboprop charter is repositioning regardless of passengers, making it an excellent opportunity to fly privately between Houston and South Padre Island. With seating capped at seven and tied to this specific date, those planning a Gulf Coast trip should enquire early to secure a place aboard.

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The Pilatus PC-12 NG empty leg listed here flew on 2nd August 2026. Empty legs on this route are listed from time to time, so here is what is open now, and you can ask us to email you when the next one appears.

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Testimonials

What our customers say about us

01/16

All went very well! Already planning next year's trip — might need a bigger jet for eight of us next time.

S.M.Private Client