What kind of trip suits the Beechcraft King Air C90?

It suits private or business travel with a small group, particularly when a pressurized cabin and separate seating area are useful. Club seating gives passengers a place to talk or work rather than sit in commuter-style rows.

Why might a group choose a King Air instead of a light jet?

The choice can come down to the airports, cabin layout and length of the trip. A suitable King Air can be a practical alternative, but the operator should compare the actual itinerary rather than just cruise speed.

What is the executive cabin like?

A typical private layout uses facing club seats with baggage and service space around the passenger area. Some aircraft instead have transport or specialist interiors, so confirm the configuration being offered.

Can it accommodate golf clubs or other bulky bags?

A guide figure for baggage space is about 1.37 cubic metres. Send a bag count with dimensions and weights, including sports equipment. The operator can confirm which compartments are usable and whether the passenger and fuel load leave the required allowance.

Does the published range apply with every seat occupied?

The useful answer comes from the operator's plan for the actual party, bags and route. More passengers or baggage can reduce the fuel that can be carried, while winds and reserve requirements can also change the result.

Can passengers stand upright in the cabin?

The cabin height is around 1.45 metres, so it is a seated-travel space rather than a stand-up cabin. Taller passengers should expect to bend when moving between the entrance and their seats.

What toilet facilities should we expect?

Provision depends on the cabin fit: a compact touring interior and an executive layout can be very different. Ask whether a toilet is installed and how much privacy it offers before planning a longer flight around it.

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Aircraft Info

Model:: Beechcraft King Air C90
Family:: Beechcraft 90 / 100
Manufacturer:: Beechcraft

Aircraft Class:: Turboprop
ICAO/IATA Codes:: BE9L

Number Built:: 605
Available on Aviapages:: 24
Single Pilot Operations:: Yes

Popularity100
Reliability95
Comfort40

Performance

Service Ceiling:: 30 000 ft 9 144 m
Max Takeoff Weight:: 10 099 lbs 4 581 kg

Engine Type:: 2 x Turboprop
Typical Engine:: 2 x Pratt & Whitney PT6A-20/21/135A
Typical Avionics:: Collins Pro Line 21

Long Range Cruise Speed:: 224 kts 415 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:: 272 kts 504 km/h

Payload–Range Chart

Estimated Max Flight Time:: 4.5 h
Max Range:: 1 280 nmi 2 371 km
Fuel Burn Rate:: 551 lb/h 250 kg/h
Max Payload:: 2 646 lbs 1 200 kg

Beechcraft King Air C90 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:: 7

Sleeping Places:: 0

2 Divan seats
Lavatory

Airframe

Aircraft Height:: 14.24 ft 4.34 m
Aircraft Length:: 35.5 ft 10.82 m
Wingspan:: 50.26 ft 15.32 m

Cabin Zones:: 1 passenger cabin; club seating with additional forward-facing seats; refreshment, aft toilet and baggage provision depend on layout
Doors:: 1 main passenger airstair door on the left side; emergency exit and baggage/nacelle hatches are separate; no dedicated galley service door in typical executive layout
Baggage Compartment:: Nose and/or aft baggage compartment; reference volume 1,37 m3
Airstairs:: Yes

Charter Costs for the Beechcraft King Air C90

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour: $2 300

Owning Price

Buying Price (new): —
Pre-owned Price Range: $670 000

Charter Costs

Cost per NM: $8.85
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h: $1 081 – $1 621
Annual Cost of Ownership: $611 580 – $917 370
Cost per Seat-Mile: $0.96

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours: $270 168
At 350 hours: $472 794

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours: $291 681
At 350 hours: $291 681

Biggin Hill – Paris

EGKB – LFPB

Flight time:: 55 min
Estimated price:: $3 547

Farnborough – Geneve

EGLF – LSGG

Flight time:: 1 h 57 min
Estimated price:: $6 474

Paris – Geneve

LFPB – LSGG

Flight time:: 1 h 9 min
Estimated price:: $4 208

Paris – Nice

LFPB – LFMN

Flight time:: 1 h 50 min
Estimated price:: $6 144

Milan – Nice

LIML – LFMN

Flight time:: 48 min
Estimated price:: $3 216

Miami – Nassau

KOPF – MYNN

Flight time:: 53 min
Estimated price:: $3 452

These route prices are estimates. The final quote will be provided by your manager and may vary depending on aircraft availability, travel dates, airport fees, and additional services.

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Beechcraft King Air C90 Description

The King Air C90 is a dual-engine turboprop perfect for a weekend getaway or short business trip. Beechcraft offers a variety of King Air aircraft, and the C90 is the entry-level option with seating for up to 6 passengers. With its top speed of 311 mph, this aircraft is ideal for quick trips. This aircraft has the ability to travel distances of up to 1125 miles, which would be ideal for routes such as Austin to Oklahoma City, Denver to Phoenix, or Orange County to Portland.