An Orlando group heading to Tallahassee, Jacksonville or the Gulf Coast for the day will often find a turboprop is all the trip needs.
Beechcraft introduced the King Air 260 in 2021. It seats 6 to 9 with a published range of 1,720 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 310 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 35,000 feet, 55 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2021
- Seating: 6 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 260 Fits Orlando
With 1,720 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Orlando Executive and destinations such as Atlanta, New York and Denver, allowing for reserves and routing. From June to September, afternoon thunderstorms build over Central Florida most days, so morning departures tend to run closest to plan.
Smaller aircraft usually fly from Orlando Executive or Kissimmee Gateway, the closest jet airport to Walt Disney World and Celebration, and the operator confirms the airport at each end on your quote. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator ahead of the trip.
How Orlando Clients Use the Beechcraft King Air 260
A team with meetings in two Florida cities on the same day will often find a turboprop is the simplest way to fit both in.
Tell us where you are flying from, how many are coming and what they are bringing, strollers and golf bags included, and we will measure this aircraft against the trip before offering alternatives.
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- 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)
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Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $2,400 to $3,200 (as of 10/2026)
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft King Air 360
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- Daher TBM 900
- King Air 200
- King Air 350
Contact
For a quote on a Beechcraft King Air 260 charter to or from Orlando, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.