Charter a King Air 250 or King Air 260 Private Jet
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Private Jets Type:
Turboprop
Estimated Price Per Hour:
$2,000
Seating:
up to 9
King Air 250 Private Charter Flights
The Beechcraft King Air 250 is a twin-engine turboprop that seats up to 9 people and cruises at up to 310 knots. It handles short runways well, so it can fly into smaller airports close to where you’re going, such as Aspen or Martha’s Vineyard, and its two engines and pressurized cabin make it a common choice for business trips of 1 to 3 hours. Charter operators also fly the newer King Air 260, which has its own section below.
King Air 250 Charter Cost
A King Air 250 charter costs about $2,000 per hour of flight time. Your final price depends on the route, dates, positioning flights and airport fees. For rates and availability, submit the flight request form or call our team 24/7 at +1 (212) 840-8000.
King Air 250 Overview
The King Air 250 belongs to Beechcraft’s King Air 200 series, the line that includes the B200. It has two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 engines rated at 850 shp each and a maximum altitude of 35,000 ft. At maximum takeoff weight it needs 2,111 ft of runway for takeoff, which opens up many small regional airports that jets can’t use.
Best Uses for the King Air 250
The King Air 250 suits 5 to 7 passengers on trips of about 1 to 3 hours. It’s well suited to short runways, mountain airports and regional business trips where a jet would add little time savings.
On longer flights, a light jet gets there faster. Textron lists a maximum range of 1,720 nm (about 1,980 miles), but that figure assumes no passengers, and with a full cabin the King Air flies much shorter trips before it needs fuel. The cabin is 57 in high, so passengers can’t stand up straight.
Typical King Air 250 Routes
| Route | Distance | Estimated Flight Time |
|---|---|---|
| Centennial (APA) to Aspen (ASE) | 100 nm | About 40 minutes |
| Van Nuys (VNY) to Las Vegas (LAS) | 200 nm | About 1 hour |
| Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Houston Hobby (HOU) | 210 nm | About 1 hour |
| Boston (BOS) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 360 nm | About 1.5 hours |
| Teterboro (TEB) to Charleston (CHS) | 560 nm | About 2 hours 10 minutes |
Flight times are estimates and change with winds and load.
King Air 260 Charter
Textron Aviation introduced the King Air 260 in December 2020 as the newest model in the King Air 200 series, and the FAA certified it in March 2021. It keeps the 250’s PT6A-52 engines, so speed and range are essentially the same. The upgrades are in the cockpit and cabin.
The 260 adds a ThrustSense autothrottle that manages engine power from takeoff to landing and a digital pressurization controller run through the flight management system. Passengers get redesigned seats that swivel, recline and slide sideways. Aircraft built from 2022 also have new cabinetry, LED lighting, USB charging and a refreshment center within reach during the flight. Ask for a 260 if you want the newer cabin. Otherwise, a 250 flies the same trips.
King Air 250 and 260 Performance
| Maximum Range | 1,720 nm (no passengers) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Cruise Speed | 310 knots |
| Maximum Altitude | 35,000 ft |
| Takeoff Distance | 2,111 ft |
| Landing Distance | 2,845 ft |
| Maximum Climb Rate | 2,437 ft/min |
| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52, 850 shp each |
Figures from Textron Aviation for the King Air 260. The King Air 250 uses the same engines and airframe.
Cabin and Baggage
| Occupants | Up to 9 |
|---|---|
| Cabin Length | 16 ft 8 in |
| Cabin Width | 54 in |
| Cabin Height | 57 in |
| Baggage Capacity | 55.3 cu ft, up to 550 lb |
King Air 250 Interior
Most King Air 250s have club seating, with four seats facing each other and pull-out work tables between them. Some add a side-facing seat or a bench to reach the maximum count. Pull-down shades cover each window, and there’s a private lavatory at the back of the cabin.
Wi-Fi, catering setup and cabin finishes vary from one aircraft to the next, so ask what yours has when you book.
FAQ: King Air 250
Textron lists a maximum range of 1,720 nm (about 1,980 miles) for the King Air 260, which has the same engines as the 250. That figure assumes no passengers. With a full cabin, the aircraft carries less fuel and flies shorter trips, so most charters are under 3 hours.
It depends on the load. With passengers on board, most King Air charter flights run 1 to 3 hours. Longer flights are possible with fewer people and less baggage.
Textron lists a takeoff distance of 2,111 ft and a landing distance of 2,845 ft at maximum weight. That lets the King Air use many small regional airports.
The 260 is the newer version, introduced in 2020. It has the same engines, speed and range, plus an autothrottle, digital pressurization, redesigned seats and, from 2022, an updated cabin with LED lighting and USB charging.
