The King Air 200 is the workhorse Beechcraft twin-turboprop that Naples operators have kept on charter since the 1970s. APF handles the 200 easily, MKY takes it without a runway conversation, and the type is the default answer to “we want turbine reliability, seven to nine seats, and honest pricing.”
Beechcraft produced the Model 200 from 1974 to 1980 before the B200 refresh, which is the variant most Naples operators fly today. Twin PT6A-41 or -42 engines, 1,580 nautical miles of range, 289 knots cruise, 35,000-foot ceiling, and seven to nine seats. The B200 airframe carried through as the 250 with winglets and the 260 with autothrottle.
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 Naples
For a Naples client running an unpredictable calendar of short in-Florida trips (Palm Beach one week, Boca the next, Key West the next), the King Air 200 is the cheapest way to fly turbine with a full family in the cabin. The 6,600-foot APF runway is not a factor.
1,580 nautical miles of range covers TEB, HPN, BED, and PWK to APF as nonstops on a normal day. Chicago Executive is inside the book but tight with a headwind; operators may add a Cincinnati or Nashville fuel stop.
APF Quiet Hours are a non-issue for the 200 since it is a PT6 turboprop, but the airport still prefers daytime ops. That said, the 200 is often the aircraft that fills a last-minute short-notice Naples-to-Nassau day trip when the light-jet inventory is booked out on an NWWF weekend.
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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)
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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.
King Air 200 hourly rate is one of the best value points in the twin-turboprop class; expect it to bill 20 to 30 percent under a 250 or 350 on the same leg.
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
Contact
For a quote on a King Air 200 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.