The Beech Baron 58 is the twin-engine piston option for Orlando clients who need a cabin for four or five and a cost that does not require a turboprop budget. It covers the regional Florida routes, Bahamas day trips, and island hops efficiently on a rate that sits below anything with a turbine.
Beechcraft built the Baron 58 as a twin-engine piston aircraft with retractable gear and club seating for four to five passengers. The Continental IO-550 engines and pressurised fuel system give it straightforward maintenance and a parts network that spans the Americas. [EXTERNAL_LINK] Every Beech Baron 58 we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1969
- Seating: 5
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,480 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 200 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,688 feet
- Length: 29.8 feet
- Wingspan: 37.8 feet
- Height: 9.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 27 cubic feet
Why the Beech Baron 58 Fits Orlando
Kissimmee Gateway at KISM is the practical home field for a piston twin in this market. Its 5,000-foot runway is well within the Baron’s numbers, and the position near Walt Disney World puts it inside the core demand zone for families and small groups who want to move without driving to Orlando International.
The Bahamas is the trip that comes up most often for this aircraft in Central Florida. Freeport and Nassau are inside the Baron’s comfortable range from KORL or KISM, the per-seat cost for two or three passengers is far below a turboprop, and the aircraft holds its own on crosswind approaches that these island fields can produce. We confirm customs arrangements at both ends before the trip is quoted.
Snowbird season from November through March brings a wave of short Florida hops. Sarasota, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and the Keys are all inside an hour from Orlando in the Baron, and for two or three passengers the math against a light turboprop usually favors the piston.
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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 Beech Baron 58 run $1,000 to $1,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Baron 58 is typically the most economical twin available out of Orlando, and for a Bahamas day trip with two or three passengers it often prices well below a turboprop alternative.
Other Pistons Available
The full pistons category page lists every piston we arrange for Orlando departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Beech Baron 58 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.