The King Air 250 is the winglet-equipped B200GT successor that Hawker Beechcraft launched in 2011, and it is the workhorse Naples clients see quoted whenever a mission wants turbine reliability without jet economics. APF’s main runway, MKY, and half the private strips in the Bahamas all take the 250 without a second look.
FAA certification came in June 2011 with composite winglets, PT6A-52 engines, and Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics. Seven to nine seats, 1,720 nautical miles of range, 310 knots cruise, and a 35,000-foot ceiling put the 250 at the top of the King Air twin-turboprop class before the 260 refresh arrived.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2011
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,720 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 310 knots
- Service ceiling: 35,000 feet
- Length: 43.8 feet
- Wingspan: 57.9 feet
- Height: 14.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 55 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Beechcraft King Air 250 Fits Naples
Where the 250 earns its keep in the Naples market is at MKY (Marco Island Executive). The winglets and PT6A-52 thrust bump make hot-day performance a non-issue where earlier B200s wanted the temperature to cooperate. That means a direct arrival to Marco proper, no 30-minute drive down 951.
1,720 nautical miles of range covers HPN, TEB, BED, and PWK to APF nonstop with a full cabin, and same for YYZ southbound on a Canadian snowbird leg. What it will not do is Aspen (ASE) direct out of a hot summer afternoon, budget a Denver or Colorado Springs fuel stop.
The 250 also handles APF Quiet Hours honestly: it is a turboprop, so Stage 2/Stage 3 noise-compliance is not the discussion it is for older Learjets, but the airport still prefers daytime ops and the 250’s cabin pressurization means the pilot can push a departure by two hours to duck a summer thunderstorm without waking the passengers.
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Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Beechcraft King Air 250 run $2,200 to $3,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Naples to Nassau in a 250 is about 1.5 flight hours plus taxi, cheaper per hour than a super light jet and often the right call for a family of six with a bag apiece.
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft Denali
- Beechcraft King Air 100
- Beechcraft King Air 260
- Beechcraft King Air 360
- Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
- Cessna Caravan & C208
Contact
For a quote on a Beechcraft King Air 250 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.