King Air 250
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 9 |
| Cabin length | 16.7 ft |
| Cabin width | 4.5 ft |
| Cabin height | 4.8 ft |
| Baggage volume | 55 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Belted, curtained |
| Galley | No |
| Wi-Fi | Available on most aircraft |
| Cabin floor | Drop aisle |
At 4.8 ft of cabin height, the King Air 250 is a sit-down jet. Expect to duck moving between seats. The lavatory is belted with a curtain — not a full door. Connectivity varies by tail — most operators in this fleet have at least one Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft, but confirm before booking if you need to work in the air.
Operator floor plans vary. Some King Air 250 cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Range & performance
| Range | 1,720 nm |
| Max cruise | 312 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~265 ktas |
| Service ceiling | 35,000 ft |
With 1,720 nm of range, the King Air 250 is built for short-to-mid US missions. Plan a fuel stop for anything past three hours of cruise.
Distances are real great-circle nautical miles from the selected hub. Angular positions are spaced for readability, not actual bearings. Range envelope assumes no wind and a full passenger load.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the King Air 250 at roughly $2,000–$2,500 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Turboprop jets like this carry 6–9 passengers; the per-seat math improves sharply as you fill the cabin.
Rates are flight-hour pricing. Total cost depends on round-trip vs. one-way, positioning, fuel surcharges, and taxes (~15% on top of base). Run the math on your trip →
King Air 250 vs Turboprop Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the King Air 250?
The Beechcraft King Air 250 has a published range of 1,720 nautical miles with a typical passenger load.
How many passengers does the King Air 250 seat?
Most King Air 250 cabins seat 9 passengers in their standard charter configuration. Operator floor plans vary — some fleets configure for fewer seats with a divan or club-four layout.
How much does it cost to charter a King Air 250?
King Air 250 charter rates typically run $2,000–$2,500 per flight hour. Booking window, weekend versus weekday, and event-week surcharges move you within the band. A four-hour mission with taxi and positioning typically lands between $10,000 and $12,500 all-in.
Can you stand up in a King Air 250?
The King Air 250 has a cabin height of 4.8 ft. No — expect to duck slightly when moving through the cabin.
Where do King Air 250s actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 993 King Air 250 flights. The single busiest route was Saint Paul (KSTP) to Sioux Falls (KFSD), with 20 flights observed.
How do I book a King Air 250 empty leg?
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King Air 250s for Charter (18)
Where King Air 250s actually fly
ADS-B-tracked flights from the trailing 90 days. Numbers cover aircraft on our charter database; private corporate fleets and operators using PIA registration are not in this count. Methodology →
Top routes
Busiest origins
| Sioux Falls (KFSD) | 119 |
| Albuquerque (KABQ) | 59 |
| Peoria (KPIA) | 33 |
| Billings (KBIL) | 32 |
| Amarillo (KAMA) | 20 |
| Saint Paul (KSTP) | 20 |
| Fresno (KFAT) | 20 |
| Lynchburg (KLYH) | 18 |
| Raleigh/Durham (KRDU) | 17 |
| Reno (KRNO) | 16 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER | 2 | 262 |
| CSI Aviation Inc | 1 | 129 |
| Paragon Aviation Logistics, INC. | 2 | 124 |
| Byerly Aviation, Inc. | 1 | 89 |
| Lynch Flying Service Inc | 1 | 66 |
| Spectrum Health Hospitals | 1 | 61 |
| Rico Aviation LLC | 1 | 56 |
| FLIGHTGEST AVIATION, LLC | 1 | 43 |
| Freedom Aviation, Inc. | 1 | 40 |
| SAI Flight Services, Inc. | 1 | 28 |
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