Beechcraft 99 Airliner for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$1 400 – $2 100

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Aircraft Info

Model:: Beechcraft 99 Airliner
Family:: Beechcraft Airliner
Manufacturer:: Beechcraft

Aircraft Class:: Turboprop
ICAO/IATA Codes:: BE99

Number Built:: 239
Available on Aviapages:: 83
Single Pilot Operations:: No

Popularity25
Reliability55
Comfort20

Performance

Service Ceiling:: 25 000 ft 7 620 m
Max Takeoff Weight:: 10 900 lbs 4 944 kg

Engine Type:: 2× Turboprop
Typical Engine:: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-36

Long Range Cruise Speed:: 205 kts 380 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:: 232 kts 430 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:: 4.4 h
Max Range:: 1 294 nmi 2 397 km
Fuel Burn Rate:: 661 lb/h 300 kg/h
Max Payload:: 3 527 lbs 1 600 kg

Beechcraft 99 Airliner Cabin Plan

Max passengers:: 17

Sleeping Places:: 0

Airframe

Aircraft Height:: 14.34 ft 4.37 m
Aircraft Length:: 44.55 ft 13.58 m
Wingspan:: 45.87 ft 13.98 m

Cabin Zones:: 1 unpressurized commuter passenger cabin aft of cockpit; seating and aft stowage depend on approved passenger interior; freighter payload figures do not apply
Doors:: Main passenger entry, emergency escape provision and baggage access; exact service-door arrangement and dimensions require aircraft configuration
Baggage Compartment:: Aft baggage stowage; approved allowance and access depend on aircraft configuration
Airstairs:: Boarding steps or ground aid according to operator and installed entry arrangement

Charter Costs for the Beechcraft 99 Airliner

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour: $1 400 – $2 100

Owning Price

Buying Price (new): —
Pre-owned Price Range: $300 000 – $1.5M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM: $8.1
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h: $490 – $770
Annual Cost of Ownership: $508 000 – $774 000
Cost per Seat-Mile: $0.38 – $0.56

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours: $126 000
At 350 hours: $220 500

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours: $420 000
At 350 hours: $420 000

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Beechcraft 99 Airliner Description

Think 'regional workhorse' and the Beechcraft 99 Airliner instantly comes to mind. This twin-turboprop champion carved its niche connecting smaller communities and bustling hubs with remarkable efficiency. Don't let its unassuming profile fool you; the BE99 packs a serious punch where it counts. Performance is its calling card. Cruising comfortably at 377 km/h (203 knots true airspeed), it masters those short-to-medium hops, linking cities hundreds of miles apart without breaking stride. Need proof? Its maximum range stretches an impressive 2397 km (1295 nautical miles), effortlessly covering routes like Chicago to Denver or Boston down to Miami non-stop, weather permitting. While its service ceiling sits at a practical 3658 meters (12,000 feet), this altitude perfectly suits its mission profile, keeping flights smooth and efficient below most major weather systems. Step inside, and the BE99 reveals a cabin designed for practicality without sacrificing passenger comfort. Configured for up to 17 travelers, it maximizes space intelligently. Large windows flood the interior with natural light, banishing any claustrophobic feel often found in smaller regional aircraft. The cabin layout prioritizes quick boarding and deplaning, essential for operators juggling tight schedules. Expect generous overhead storage and enough legroom to make those regional journeys genuinely pleasant, not merely tolerable. What truly sets the 99 apart is its legendary ruggedness and operational flexibility. Pilots praise its docile handling characteristics and robust construction, built to withstand the rigors of daily flying from shorter, less sophisticated airfields. Its twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines deliver dependable thrust while maintaining excellent fuel economy – a critical factor for cost-conscious operators. This combination of reliability, lower operating costs, and straightforward maintenance made it a backbone for countless commuter airlines and remains a compelling asset for specialized cargo operators and private fleets today. For operators needing a proven, economical solution to move people or freight efficiently over regional distances, the Beechcraft 99 Airliner remains a remarkably relevant choice. It offers the perfect blend of performance, payload capacity, and operational resilience – a true testament to smart, focused design that continues to deliver decades after its introduction.