The Socata TBM 850 gives Puerto Rico more speed and range than the 700, flying San Juan (SJU) and Isla Grande (SIG) with 5 to 6 seats and 1,585 nautical miles of range. It reaches Vieques (VQS, 4,301 feet), Culebra, and the wider Caribbean quickly on a single engine. A faster development of the TBM line.
Daher-Socata introduced the TBM 850 in 2006 with a more powerful engine, cruising near 320 knots at up to 31,000 feet. It carries the same short-field strengths as the 700 with added pace.
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 Puerto Rico
From Puerto Rico the TBM 850 fits the client who wants single-engine turboprop economy with extra speed: San Juan or Isla Grande out to the island strips, the Dominican Republic, or south Florida. It trims time off the 700’s legs.
For quick, light trips from SJU and SIG, the 850 is the faster of the two TBMs at a modest step in cost.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- 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.
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Contact
For a quote on a Socata TBM 850 charter in or out of Puerto Rico, 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.