The King Air 250 is the winglet-equipped, better-performing version of the King Air 200 and one of the most capable turboprops for Orlando travel. Seven to nine seats at 310 knots and 1,720 nautical miles.
Beechcraft added composite winglets and ram-air recovery to the King Air B200GT to create the 250, improving climb, cruise and hot-and-high takeoff performance. Seven to nine seats, 310 knots and 1,720 nautical miles of range. Every Beechcraft King Air 250 we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2011
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,720 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 310 knots
- Service ceiling: 35,000 feet
- Length: 43.8 feet
- Wingspan: 57.9 feet
- Height: 14.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 55 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Beechcraft King Air 250 Fits Orlando
The winglets and improved takeoff performance matter in Florida more than clients expect. A fully loaded departure from a shorter Bahamas or Caribbean strip on a warm afternoon is exactly where a standard King Air 200 starts trading payload for runway, and the 250 does that later. For island routing from Orlando where the destination strip is short, that field performance is not an abstract specification.
At 310 knots the 250 is twenty knots quicker than a King Air 200 with the same cabin and better field numbers. Out of KORL that translates to real time on legs to the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos, or the Northeast corridor, and the 1,720-nautical-mile range reaches Puerto Rico and further Caribbean destinations in a single leg with a working load.
Florida’s summer convective weather and the warm, humid air that comes with it are what the King Air 250’s pressurized cabin was built for. Climbing through the afternoon build-ups at 35,000 feet puts the ride in a different category from anything unpressurized, and for a nine-seat group heading to Nassau or Cancun that comfort is the practical argument for the type.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- 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 Beechcraft King Air 250 run $2,200 to $3,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft Denali
- Beechcraft King Air 100
- Beechcraft King Air 260
- Beechcraft King Air 360
- Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
- Cessna Caravan & C208
The full turboprops category page lists every turboprop we arrange for Orlando departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Beechcraft King Air 250 charter in or out of Orlando, 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.