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King Air 260 Turboprop Charter Guide

King Air 260 at a glance

Request a quote-only King Air 260 charter and compare its redesigned cabin, 55.3-cu-ft baggage, 1,720-nm ferry range and 310-KTAS cruise.

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King Air 260 charter specifications and market context

Aircraft class
Turboprop
Manufacturer
Textron Aviation
Category hourly planning range
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Years manufactured
2021–present; FAA certified March 2021

The Beechcraft King Air 260 is the current-production development of the King Air 200 series, pairing the familiar pressurized cabin and regional-airport utility with Pro Line Fusion, autothrottle and digital pressurization. It is well suited to short and medium regional charter when travelers value club seating, baggage access and runway flexibility, subject to the licensed direct carrier's passenger, payload, weather and airport analysis.

Why the King Air 260 remains a charter consideration

Textron Aviation introduced the King Air 260 in December 2020, achieved FAA type certification in March 2021 and began the current chapter of the 200-series production line with upgraded cockpit and cabin systems. The aircraft succeeds the B200GT and King Air 250 rather than merely renaming a baseline B200, with standard ThrustSense autothrottle, MultiScan weather radar, digital pressurization and a redesigned interior establishing its generation boundary.

Variant note. The King Air 260 is a current 200-series generation with PT6A-52 power, Pro Line Fusion, digital pressurization and autothrottle; those standards should not be assigned to an earlier 200, B200 or B200GT unless installed and documented.

Overview and production sources: European Union Aviation Safety Agency — EASA.IM.A.277 — Beechcraft King Air B200 and B300 series; Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand — Type Acceptance Report — Textron 200 and 300 King Air series; Textron Aviation — King Air 260 achieves FAA type certification.

Turboprop pricing is itinerary-specific and is provided only in a written proposal. No generic Turboprop hourly range is published; the written proposal supplies the trip-specific price and terms. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price.

Inside the King Air 260

A typical King Air 260 executive cabin uses six passenger seats around a club arrangement, while the manufacturer lists nine maximum occupants and other approved layouts may carry more passengers depending on crew and rules. The approximately 303-cubic-foot square-oval cabin is 16 feet 8 inches long, 4 feet 6 inches wide and 4 feet 9 inches high, with 55.3 cubic feet of baggage capacity; laterally tracking, swiveling and reclining seats, CoolView windows, worktables, USB charging, power outlets, a refreshment center and an aft lavatory support productivity and comfort, although connectivity and exact equipment remain aircraft-specific.

Seat configuration
Typically 6 executive passengers; up to 8 passenger positions may be possible within the 9-occupant limit depending on crew and approval
Cabin volume
Approximately 303 cu ft
Cabin dimensions
16 ft 8 in long × 4 ft 6 in wide × 4 ft 9 in high
Baggage capacity
55.3 cu ft

Published baggage volume; wardrobe layout, crew equipment, item dimensions, in-flight access and weight limits require tail-specific confirmation.

Cabin sources: Textron Aviation — King Air 260 specifications; Textron Aviation — King Air 260 achieves FAA type certification.

King Air 260 range, cruise speed and flight deck

Textron publishes 310 KTAS maximum cruise and 1,720 nautical miles maximum range, with the range explicitly based on a long-range-cruise ferry mission using NBAA IFR reserves and a 100-nautical-mile alternate rather than a full passenger load. Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 engines drive four-blade composite Hartzell propellers, while winglets, T-tail geometry, Pro Line Fusion and ThrustSense autothrottle support the current platform; the carrier's approved planning governs the requested trip.

Range reference
Up to 1,720 nm
Textron ferry mission at long-range cruise with NBAA IFR reserves and a 100-nm alternate; passenger charter range will differ.
Cruise speed reference
Up to 310 KTAS
Textron maximum-cruise specification; not trip-average or block speed.
Engines and efficiency context
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 turboprops rated at 850 shp each
Installed engine standard, thrust setting, altitude, payload and cruise profile determine fuel burn; the model-level engine identity is not a trip fuel-consumption guarantee.
Avionics
Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion with three 14-inch touchscreens, MultiScan weather radar, digital pressurization and IS&S ThrustSense autothrottle
Aerodynamic design
Low-mounted wing with winglets, T-tail and four-blade composite reversible propellers

Performance, engine and avionics sources: European Union Aviation Safety Agency — EASA.IM.A.277 — Beechcraft King Air B200 and B300 series; Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand — Type Acceptance Report — Textron 200 and 300 King Air series; Textron Aviation — King Air 260 specifications; Textron Aviation — King Air 260 achieves FAA type certification.

Is the King Air 260 right for your charter?

The King Air 260 can fit executive teams, family groups and secondary-airport travel that calls for contemporary avionics and cabin appointments without moving to a larger aircraft. Jet Partners treats the 260 as quote-only and will have the direct carrier confirm the actual tail, crew complement, legal passenger count, baggage, connectivity, runway plan, weather, route and written terms before booking.

Jet Partners compares trip-specific proposals as an air charter broker.

Confirm these details in writing

  • Aircraft, cabin layout, passenger count and baggage fit.
  • Named direct air carrier and available trip-specific safety information.
  • Runway, payload, weather, routing and possible technical-stop limits.
  • Total price, inclusions, conditional charges and cancellation terms.

The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the proposal retains operational control and makes the final flight-operational decisions.

Questions about chartering the King Air 260

How many passengers can the King Air 260 carry?
Typically 6 executive passengers; up to 8 passenger positions may be possible within the 9-occupant limit depending on crew and approval. That is a model-level reference, not a promise for every tail. The approved seat map, required crew, payload, baggage and mission conditions determine the passenger count that the direct carrier can accept.
What is the charter range of the King Air 260?
Up to 1,720 nm is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. Textron ferry mission at long-range cruise with NBAA IFR reserves and a 100-nm alternate; passenger charter range will differ. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What should I verify when comparing King Air 260 variants?
The King Air 260 is a current 200-series generation with PT6A-52 power, Pro Line Fusion, digital pressurization and autothrottle; those standards should not be assigned to an earlier 200, B200 or B200GT unless installed and documented. The written proposal should identify the exact variant, tail, seating, equipment and direct carrier rather than treating the directory name as proof of a particular configuration.
How much does it cost to charter the King Air 260?
Turboprop pricing is provided only through an itinerary-specific written proposal. Positioning, billable time, minimums, airports, taxes, fees, crew requirements, the actual aircraft and the current direct-carrier response determine the trip price.
What cabin amenities are available on the King Air 260?
A typical King Air 260 executive cabin uses six passenger seats around a club arrangement, while the manufacturer lists nine maximum occupants and other approved layouts may carry more passengers depending on crew and rules. The approximately 303-cubic-foot square-oval cabin is 16 feet 8 inches long, 4 feet 6 inches wide and 4 feet 9 inches high, with 55.3 cubic feet of baggage capacity; laterally tracking, swiveling and reclining seats, CoolView windows, worktables, USB charging, power outlets, a refreshment center and an aft lavatory support productivity and comfort, although connectivity and exact equipment remain aircraft-specific. Those are model-level and reviewed-aircraft references; every required seat, lavatory, power, connectivity, entertainment, catering and baggage feature must be confirmed on the proposed tail.
Who operates a flight on the King Air 260 arranged through Jet Partners?
Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate the aircraft. The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the written proposal provides the flight, retains operational control and makes final safety and operational decisions.

King Air 260 technical sources

This editorial profile was reviewed August 28, 2026 against the manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references identified below. Performance and cabin figures remain planning references; the proposed aircraft records and direct carrier control the accepted trip.

Some external technical or market references contain aircraft purchase values or operating-cost estimates. Those third-party figures are not Jet Partners charter quotes and are not reproduced on this page.

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