King Air
KING AIR
The world's most versatile turboprop — unmatched range, reliability & reach
"There are aircraft manufacturers. And then there is Gulfstream."
If one aircraft has quietly shaped the landscape of private aviation more than any other over the past six decades, it is the Beechcraft King Air. Governments rely on it. Special forces operate it. Remote communities depend on it. Discerning private travelers who understand that flexibility, short-field performance, and the irreplaceable reliability of the Pratt & Whitney PT6A turbine engine matter more than almost any other specification choose it above all others. At Arc Jet Club, the King Air is one of our most recommended aircraft across both charter and acquisition. This is why.
The King Air 90—an aircraft that combined the turbine reliability and performance serious operators demanded with the short-field capability and operating economics that made it genuinely practical across the full spectrum of aviation missions. The market responded immediately. Within a decade, the King Air family had expanded to include the larger, pressurized Model 200—still widely regarded as the finest turboprop ever built—and the stretch Model 300 that followed.
Today, over 7,700 King Airs have been delivered worldwide—more than any other turboprop business aircraft in history. They serve as air ambulances, military surveillance platforms, charter workhorses, and privately owned aircraft for clients who understand that the combination of PT6A reliability, pressurized cabin comfort, and the ability to operate from runways as short as 2,500 feet represents a capability that no jet can replicate at any price.
Production, Build Times & What They Cost
Beechcraft delivers approximately 50–70 King Air aircraft per year across the C90, B200, 350, and 360 variants — a production rate that reflects the aircraft’s sustained global demand across commercial, government, and private operator markets. The King Air 360 is the current production flagship; the B200 and 350 continue to be built in significant numbers for both new and replacement orders worldwide.
Build times for new King Air aircraft typically run 12 to 18 months from order confirmation to delivery. The King Air 360 with bespoke Signature Edition interior options sits at the upper end of that range. Pre-owned King Air acquisition — particularly B200 and 350 examples — can typically be completed within 30 to 60 days of agreement, subject to pre-buy inspection and title clearance.
| Model | New List Price (approx.) | Pre-Owned Range |
|---|---|---|
| King Air C90GTx | Discontinued — pre-owned only | $1.2–$2.5 million |
| King Air B200 | $7.5–$8.5 million | $1.5–$6 million |
| King Air 350 | $9–$10 million | $2.5–$7.5 million |
| King Air 360 | $10–$11 million | $7–$9.5 million |
Prices are indicative and subject to configuration, market conditions, and availability. Arc Jet Club’s acquisition team provides current, independent market valuations.
“The King Air pre-owned market is one of the most active and transparent in business aviation — a direct result of the fleet’s sheer size and the global depth of the PT6A service network. A well-maintained B200 or 350 with current maintenance can typically be acquired and operational within 45–60 days of agreement. Arc Jet Club monitors King Air availability continuously for acquisition clients.”
The Full King Air Fleet
KING AIR C90 SERIES
King Air C90GTx — The Entry Point to Turboprop Excellence
Range: 1,050 nm · Up to 8 passengers · Cruise: 272 knots · Pre-owned only. The C90GTx is the most accessible King Air — compact, capable, and endlessly practical. Its PT6A-135A engines deliver the turbine reliability that defines the King Air name, while its short-field performance opens destinations that jets of comparable range cannot approach. For clients who fly primarily on regional routes and want the King Air experience at the most accessible entry point — and for private estate owners who need reliable access to short airstrips — the C90GTx remains among the most practical aircraft ever built.KING AIR B200 SERIES
King Air B200 — The Gold Standard of Turboprops
Range: 1,580 nm · Up to 9 passengers · Cruise: 310 knots · Available new and pre-owned. Four decades in production. Over 1,900 built. The B200 is the aircraft against which every other turboprop is measured — and consistently found wanting. Its PT6A-52 engines are among the most reliable powerplants in aviation history. Its nine-passenger pressurized cabin handles everything from corporate shuttles to air ambulance missions with equal competence. And its pre-owned market offers a depth of choice and a transparency of pricing that makes B200 acquisition one of the most straightforward processes in business aviation. The B200 does not need superlatives. Its record speaks for itself.KING AIR 350 — THE STRETCHED FLAGSHIP
King Air 350 — Cabin, Range & Capability Extended
Range: 1,806 nm · Up to 11 passengers · Cabin height: 5.9 ft · Cruise: 310 knots · Available new and pre-owned. The 350 took everything that made the B200 exceptional and stretched it — longer cabin, more passengers, greater range, and a stand-up-adjacent interior that transforms the King Air cabin experience. Eleven passengers, 1,806 nautical miles, and the ability to operate from runways that light jets of comparable range cannot consider. For corporate flight departments, charter operators, and private owners whose travel demands have outgrown the B200 — the 350 is the natural and compelling next step.KING AIR 360 SERIES
King Air 360 — The Modern Flagship
Range: 1,806 nm · Up to 11 passengers · Cabin height: 5.9 ft · Cruise: 310 knots · Available new and pre-owned. The 360 is the King Air refined to its highest expression. Garmin G1000 NXi avionics with wireless connectivity, a redesigned cabin with enhanced storage and ergonomics, an improved environmental control system, and optional Signature Edition interiors that bring a level of finish previously unseen in the turboprop category. The 360 does not simply compete with light jets on performance — on operational flexibility, short-field access, and total cost of ownership, it surpasses them. For clients who want the very best the King Air family offers — this is it.King Air Series Comparison: Which is Right for You?
| C90GTx | B200 | 350 | 360 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Regional, estate access | All-round turboprop | Groups, longer routes | Maximum refinement |
| Passengers | Up to 8 | Up to 9 | Up to 11 | Up to 11 |
| Stand-up cabin | No | No | Near stand-up | Near stand-up |
| Avionics | Garmin legacy | Garmin G1000 | Garmin G1000 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Acquisition cost new | Pre-owned only | $7.5–$8.5 million | $9–$10 million | $10–$11 million |
| Charter entry rate | From $2,200/hr | From $3,000/hr | From $3,800/hr | From $4,000/hr |
| Ideal client | Short routes, estate ops | First King Air, all missions | Corporate groups | Ultimate King Air |
Why the King Air Outperforms Jets in Ways That Matter Most
The question Arc Jet Club advisors are asked more than almost any other: why would I choose a turboprop over a jet? For clients whose travel patterns and property portfolios match the King Air’s strengths, the answer is compelling.
Airport access without compromise. The King Air 360 can operate from runways as short as 2,500 feet — opening thousands of destinations that are physically inaccessible to jets of comparable range. Private island strips, mountain lodges, remote ranch airfields, safari camp runways — the King Air lands where the Citation, the Phenom, and the Challenger cannot. For estate owners whose properties sit beyond the reach of conventional jet aviation, this is not a convenience. It is the entire point.
Operating economics that reward regular use. King Air turboprop engines burn significantly less fuel than jet engines at the speeds and altitudes that define regional flight. On sectors under 600 nautical miles — which represent the majority of private aviation trips — the King Air’s cost per nautical mile compares favorably with light jets that cost twice as much to acquire. For clients who fly frequently on shorter routes, the economics compound meaningfully over time.
The PT6A engine. No discussion of the King Air is complete without acknowledging the powerplant that makes it exceptional. The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A has accumulated more than 400 million flight hours across thousands of aircraft types. Its reliability record is without equal in aviation. King Air operators who follow recommended maintenance schedules routinely achieve engine lives measured in decades rather than years — a durability that directly supports the aircraft’s outstanding resale value.
At Arc Jet Club, our team understands the King Air market at a depth that generalist brokers cannot match — from the nuances of C90 airframe history to the maintenance program implications of PT6A hot section intervals on a pre-owned 350. We identify the right aircraft, conduct independent due diligence, coordinate pre-buy inspections, manage title and escrow, and place your aircraft into a charter or management program post-purchase if desired.
The King Air pre-owned market rewards informed buyers and punishes uninformed ones. Engine time remaining, hot section status, prop overhaul intervals, and avionics upgrade history all carry significant implications for value and operating cost. Our independent advisors evaluate each prospective aircraft without agenda — always in your interest, never the seller’s.
Every inquiry is handled in complete confidence. NDA available upon request. When you work with Arc Jet Club, you are not a transaction. You are a client — and that distinction shapes everything we do.