The Beechcraft King Air 100 is a 1970s twin-turboprop that still shows up on the Naples charter market as a value option for short in-Florida hops. Range and cruise are honest but modest, and the type is inside APF’s runway envelope with margin on hot days.
Beechcraft first flew the King Air 100 in March 1969 and produced the A100 and B100 variants through 1983. Twin PT6A engines, a pressurized cabin, and airline-style seating for six to eight put it in the light turboprop class alongside earlier King Air 90s. Standard charter loadout is a belted lavatory, six passenger seats, and a 54 cubic foot baggage compartment.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1969
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,325 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 234 knots
- Service ceiling: 28,000 feet
- Length: 39.9 feet
- Wingspan: 45.9 feet
- Height: 15.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 54 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Beechcraft King Air 100 Fits Naples
APF’s 6,600-foot runway is generous for the 100; the type is happy at MKY as well, which opens up direct arrivals to Marco Island for clients who do not want the 20-minute road transfer down Collier Boulevard.
The 1,325-nautical-mile range covers a nonstop Naples to Nassau (MYNN) with reserves and short in-Florida legs to Key West (EYW), Palm Beach (PBI), and Orlando (ORL). Chicago Executive (PWK) nonstop is inside the book but tight against winter headwinds, so operators may add a fuel stop.
For a family paying attention to price on a one-off Naples trip, the 100 costs less per hour than a newer King Air 250 or 350 and still delivers the twin-turbine ride quality snowbird clients expect.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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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)
- 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 Beechcraft King Air 100 run $1,800 to $2,600 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Bahamas day trips out of APF run about 1.5 hours block-to-block in a King Air 100, similar to a super light jet but at a materially lower hourly rate.
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft Denali
- Beechcraft King Air 250
- Beechcraft King Air 260
- Beechcraft King Air 360
- Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
- Cessna Caravan & C208
Contact
For a quote on a Beechcraft King Air 100 charter in or out of Naples, 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.