The King Air 200 is the most chartered turboprop in the world and a constant on Los Angeles quote sheets. Seven to nine passengers in a pressurized cabin, 289 knots, and the ability to use runways that would send a jet somewhere else.
Beechcraft built the King Air 200 with two Pratt and Whitney PT6A-41 turboprops, a T-tail and a pressurized stand-up cabin. Seven to nine seats, 289 knots and 1,580 nautical miles of range. The Part 135 fleet is deep, which matters as much as any specification. Every King Air 200 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: 1974
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,580 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 289 knots
- Service ceiling: 35,000 feet
- Length: 43.8 feet
- Wingspan: 54.5 feet
- Height: 15 feet
- Baggage volume: 55 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the King Air 200 Fits Los Angeles
Field flexibility is what this aircraft sells around Los Angeles. Camarillo, Oxnard, Chino, Santa Barbara and the high-desert airports are all straightforward King Air destinations, and that turns a two-hour drive from Van Nuys into a twenty-minute flight into the field the client actually wanted.
Apple Valley is worth naming here. At roughly 3,062 feet of elevation, density altitude on a hot afternoon changes what any aircraft can lift, and the King Air’s turboprop performance handles that better than a piston twin does. Aircraft over 12,500 pounds need prior permission at that airport, so the operator squares it in advance.
Pressurization is the line between this aircraft and everything in the piston category. A King Air can climb over the weather crossing the mountains east of Los Angeles where a Navajo works around it, and on a bumpy winter afternoon passengers feel that difference immediately.
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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 King Air 200 run $2,000 to $2,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The King Air 200 sits mid-band for turboprops, and on Los Angeles regional legs under about ninety minutes it regularly comes in below a very light jet for the same trip.
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft Denali
- Beechcraft King Air 100
- Beechcraft King Air 250
- Beechcraft King Air 260
- Beechcraft King Air 360
- Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
The full turboprops category page lists every turboprop we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a King Air 200 charter in or out of Los Angeles, 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.