A turboprop is a sensible choice for a Kentucky trip of an hour or two, where a jet would add cost without saving much time.
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 Kentucky
With 1,720 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Kentucky to destinations such as Washington, Boston and Scottsdale, allowing for reserves and routing. Ice and snow can mean de-icing before a winter departure from Kentucky, and spring brings strong thunderstorms, so we watch the forecast with the operator.
For an aircraft in this class, we choose the Kentucky airport nearest to where you are going, whether that is Bowman Field in Louisville, Blue Grass in Lexington or a regional airport such as Bowling Green, Owensboro or Paducah. The runway an aircraft needs is calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm it with the operator before anything is booked.
How Kentucky Clients Use the Beechcraft King Air 260
For a small Kentucky group on a regional trip, a turboprop is often the natural choice, and many models carry a good amount of baggage for their size.
Give us the route, who is flying and what they are bringing, golf clubs included, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft is right or suggest one that suits the trip better.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $2,400 to $3,200 (as of 10/2026)
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft King Air 360
- Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
- Cessna Grand Caravan 208B
- Daher TBM 900
- King Air 200
- King Air 350
Contact
For a quote on a Beechcraft King Air 260 charter to or from Kentucky, 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.