The King Air 90 is the smallest of the family and the entry point into pressurized turboprop travel out of Los Angeles. Four to six passengers, 226 knots, and access to the short regional fields that make a Southern California day trip worth flying at all.
Beechcraft has produced the King Air 90 series since 1964 across the C90, C90A, C90GT and C90GTx variants, all with two Pratt and Whitney PT6A turboprops and a pressurized cabin. Four to six seats, roughly 226 knots and 840 nautical miles of range. Every King Air 90 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: 1971
- Seating: 4 to 6
- Crew: 2
- Range: 840 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 226 knots
- Service ceiling: 30,000 feet
- Length: 35.5 feet
- Wingspan: 50.3 feet
- Height: 14.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 53 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the King Air 90 Fits Los Angeles
Short range is the defining limit. At 840 nautical miles the King Air 90 has the least reach of anything in this category, so it is a regional aircraft around Los Angeles: Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, San Diego, Mammoth, the Central Coast and Las Vegas, NV. Trips beyond that need a 200 or a 350.
Within that circle it does something a jet cannot, which is land comfortably at Camarillo, Oxnard, Chino or Catalina’s airport. The island field caps aircraft at 12,500 pounds, takes no jets and operates in daylight only, and the operator confirms whether the specific aircraft is approved before the trip is sold.
Which variant is quoted matters more here than in most families. A modern C90GTx is a quicker, quieter aircraft than an early C90, so we confirm the model rather than pricing the badge.
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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 90 run $1,600 to $2,200 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The King Air 90 quotes below the 200 and the 350, and on short Los Angeles regional legs with four passengers it is often the most sensible aircraft on the sheet.
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 90 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.