A turboprop suits New York trips to islands and resort towns, where the airport is small and the flight is short.
Beechcraft introduced the King Air 260 in 2021. It seats 6 to 9 with a published range of 1,720 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 310 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 35,000 feet, 55 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2021
- Seating: 6 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 260 Fits New York
With 1,720 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from New York to destinations such as Charleston, Fort Myers and Cancun, allowing for reserves and routing. Palm Beach and South Florida are busiest from November through April, and aircraft for the holiday weeks are worth booking early.
Smaller aircraft give New York clients the widest choice of airports, from Teterboro and Westchester County to Republic in Farmingdale, Morristown and, in summer, East Hampton and Gabreski for the Hamptons. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is the operator’s call for that aircraft, its weight and the day’s weather, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How New York Clients Use the Beechcraft King Air 260
When a small group is heading to an island or a resort town, a turboprop is often the natural fit. Many models are at home on shorter runways that rule out most jets.
Send us the route, the passenger count and what everyone is bringing, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits the trip or suggest one that fits better.
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Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $2,400 to $3,200 (as of 10/2026)
Other Turboprops Available
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Contact
For a quote on a Beechcraft King Air 260 charter in or out of New York, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.