King Air C90
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 5 |
| Cabin length | 12.4 ft |
| Cabin width | 4.5 ft |
| Cabin height | 4.8 ft |
| Baggage volume | 54 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Belted, curtained |
| Galley | No |
| Wi-Fi | Rare |
| Cabin floor | Drop aisle |
At 4.8 ft of cabin height, the King Air C90 is a sit-down jet. Expect to duck moving between seats. The lavatory is belted with a curtain — not a full door.
Operator floor plans vary. Some King Air C90 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 | 1,167 nm |
| Max cruise | 272 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~231 ktas |
| Service ceiling | 28,000 ft |
With 1,167 nm of range, the King Air C90 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 C90 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 C90 vs Turboprop Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the King Air C90?
The Beechcraft King Air C90 has a published range of 1,167 nautical miles with a typical passenger load.
How many passengers does the King Air C90 seat?
Most King Air C90 cabins seat 5 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 C90?
King Air C90 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 C90?
The King Air C90 has a cabin height of 4.8 ft. No — expect to duck slightly when moving through the cabin.
Where do King Air C90s actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 220 King Air C90 flights. The single busiest route was Anchorage (PANC) to Valdez (PAVD), with 71 flights observed.
How do I book a King Air C90 empty leg?
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Where King Air C90s 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
| Anchorage (PANC) | 93 |
| Valdez (PAVD) | 81 |
| Fairbanks (PAFA) | 10 |
| Middleton Island (PAMD) | 8 |
| Kenai (PAEN) | 8 |
| Tazlina (Z14) | 4 |
| Palmer (PAAQ) | 3 |
| Eagle River (47AK) | 2 |
| Victory Bible Camp (0AK6) | 2 |
| Anchorage (9AK5) | 1 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| REEVE AIR ALASKA LLC | 1 | 220 |
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