Charter a King Air 100
A stretched King Air cabin for more passengers on short regional trips.
Beechcraft King Air 100 Specifications
- Passengers
- 6–8
- Range
- 1,200 nm
- Cruise speed
- 250 kt
- Nonstop
- ~4 hr
- Class
- Turboprop
- Hourly rate
- $2,500–$3,500
Specifications are manufacturer figures. Range assumes typical passenger loads and fuel reserves; winds and altitude reduce it.
About the Beechcraft King Air 100
The King Air 100 combines the King Air 90’s design with a longer cabin, seating up to eight.
It is a practical, economical aircraft for short hops, islands and smaller airports.
Is the King Air 100 Right for Your Trip?
Best For
- Trips of up to about 4 hours nonstop, such as Los Angeles to Aspen
- Up to 8 passengers
- Short or remote runways, islands and mountain strips
Keep in Mind
- Slower and lower than jets, so you feel more weather on longer legs.
- Most cabins are about 4 ft 10 in tall, so you cannot stand up.
King Air 100 Sample Trips
Estimated one-way flight times and prices, calculated from this aircraft’s cruise speed and range. Short trips are billed at least the 2-hour daily minimum. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.
| Trip | Distance | Time | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Aspen VNY–ASE | 730 mi | 2 hr 45 min | $9,000–$14,000 |
| New York to Miami TEB–OPF | 1,092 mi | 5 hr 40 min1 fuel stop | $14,100–$19,700 |
| New York to Aspen TEB–ASE | 1,728 mi | 8 hr 45 min1 fuel stop | $23,000–$32,500 |
| Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE | 1,791 mi | 8 hr 50 min1 fuel stop | $23,000–$32,500 |
| New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY | 2,450 mi | 12 hr 55 min2 fuel stops | $33,000–$46,000 |
King Air 100 Compared
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Air 100 | 6–8 | 1,200 nm | 250 kt | $2,500+ |
| Piper Cheyenne | 6–7 | 1,200 nm | 280 kt | $2,500+ |
| King Air 90 | 5–7 | 1,260 nm | 272 kt | $2,500+ |
| P.180 Avanti | 7 | 1,470 nm | 400 kt | $2,500+ |
King Air 100 Charter Questions
How much does it cost to charter a King Air 100?
The King Air 100 is priced as a turboprop: about $2,500 to $3,500 per flight hour, with a 2-hour daily minimum. For example, Los Angeles to Aspen (2 hr 45 min) estimates at $9,000 to $14,000 one way before taxes and fees. Your quote itemizes every cost.
How far can the King Air 100 fly nonstop?
Its published range is about 1,200 nautical miles. With passengers, bags and fuel reserves, plan on nonstop legs of up to about 4 hours, depending on winds.
How many passengers does the King Air 100 seat?
Typically 6–8, depending on the cabin layout. For long trips or a lot of luggage, plan on one fewer than the maximum.
Can the King Air 100 fly nonstop from New York to Los Angeles?
Not usually. Westbound, it typically needs 2 fuel stops, for a total trip of about 12 hr 55 min. For nonstop coast-to-coast flights, look at a super-midsize or larger jet.
