Book a King Air 200
King Air 200
Turboprop
The Beechcraft King Air 200 is a legendary twin-turboprop combining jet-like performance with the ability to access short and challenging runways. Built for versatility, it offers a spacious pressurized cabin, proven reliability, and the flexibility to serve corporate, medical, or regional missions with ease. Whether for business or essential transport, the King Air 200 connects you to your destination with confidence, no compromise required.
The Original Benchmark of the King Air Legacy
Overview
Launched in 1974 by Beechcraft, the King Air 200 quickly established itself as a standard of excellence in twin-turboprop aviation. As the first model of a lineage that would evolve into the renowned B200, 200GT, and beyond, it combined the proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A engines with a pressurized cabin and the versatility to operate from shorter runways than most jets of its era.
The King Air 200 was not just an aircraft, it was the starting point of a family that continues to define turboprop performance and reliability. Its introduction brought operators an aircraft capable of corporate, commuter, and medical missions alike, offering a unique balance of speed, efficiency, and rugged utility. More than four decades later, the King Air 200 remains a cornerstone in aviation history, admired as the platform that shaped the future of one of the most successful business aircraft families ever built.
Comfort and Functionality Above the Clouds
Luxury interior
The Beechcraft King Air 200 was designed not only for performance, but also for passenger experience. Its pressurized cabin, generous windows, and thoughtful layout provide a travel environment that blends practicality with comfort making every mission efficient and enjoyable.
Pressurized Comfort
The King Air 200 offers a fully pressurized cabin, allowing passengers to travel at higher altitudes in comfort. This ensures smoother flights, reduced fatigue, and a premium travel experience uncommon in turboprops of its era.
Flexible Seating Configurations
With space for up to 9 passengers depending on layout, the interior can be tailored for business, commuter, or medevac missions. Operators benefit from an adaptable cabin that meets changing mission requirements with ease.
Spacious & Bright Environment
Large windows flood the cabin with natural light, while the flat floor design maximizes usable space. Together, these features create a bright, open environment that makes flights more pleasant for both short hops and longer journeys.
Key Specifications & Performance
Technical Characteristics
The Beechcraft King Air 200 is engineered for unmatched versatility, certified to operate from short and even unimproved runways that challenge other aircraft. Its exceptional short-field performance and rugged twin-turboprop design open access to remote airports and regional destinations, combining reliability with the freedom to land where many jets cannot.
Performance
Maximum Cruise Speed
≈ 289 knots (535 km/h), delivering jet-like performance with turboprop efficiency.
Maximum Range
≈ 1,580 nautical miles (2,926 km) with reserves connecting major hubs and remote destinations alike.
Service Ceiling
35,000 ft (10,668 m) allowing smooth flights above weather and turbulence.
Takeoff Distance
≈ 2,579 ft (786 m) at maximum takeoff weight proven short-field capability.
Landing Distance
≈ 2,845 ft (867 m) ensuring safe arrivals on shorter regional runways.
Rate of Climb
≈ 2,450 ft/min strong twin-engine performance and reliability.
Capacity
Passengers
Typically 7–9 in executive configuration.
Crew
Standard 2 pilots, with certification for single-pilot operation in some setups.
Cabin Volume
≈ 270 cu ft (7.6 m³) balancing efficiency with passenger comfort.
Cabin Dimensions
Length: 16.7 ft (5.1 m)
Width: 4.5 ft (1.37 m)
Height: 4.8 ft (1.45 m)
Fuel & Engines
Fuel Capacity
≈ 544 US gallons usable (≈ 2,057 liters) enabling long-range performance with efficient fuel burn.
Engines
2 engines Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-41 or PT6A-42 turboprop engines with a power of 850 shp (shaft horsepower) each.
Thrust (each)
850 shp per engine (1,700 shp combined) ensuring strong climb rates and robust short-field performance.
Cargo & Access
Cargo Door Size
Standard passenger entry door + optional large cargo door on commuter/utility versions (approx. 53 in × 52 in / 1.35 m × 1.32 m) enabling easy loading of freight and oversized equipment.
Baggage Compartment
Internal baggage area: ≈ 55 cu ft (1.56 m³)
Typical load: 6–8 standard roller bags + additional small luggage depending on passenger configuration
Accessible in-flight for passenger convenience.
Features That Redefined Turboprop Travel
Key feature
The Beechcraft King Air 200 was more than just an upgrade in performance, it introduced innovations that set new standards in business and regional aviation. Designed to combine practical versatility with passenger comfort, it delivers capabilities rarely matched by competitors, ensuring its place as a true aviation icon.
Exceptional Short-Field Performance
Performance & Technical Excellence
The King Air 200 is engineered to take off and land on shorter runways than most comparable aircraft, unlocking access to regional airports and remote destinations. With powerful twin PT6A engines and a rugged airframe, it offers operators the ability to reach airfields that jets cannot, without compromising speed or range. This short-field versatility makes it invaluable for business travel, medical missions, and community connections.
Pressurized Cabin Comfort
Passenger Comfort & Experience
Unlike many turboprops of its era, the King Air 200 introduced a fully pressurized cabin, allowing flights at altitudes up to 35,000 feet while keeping passengers comfortable and refreshed. The quiet, climate-controlled environment ensures a smooth experience across longer routes, combining practicality with executive-level comfort. This innovation transformed turboprop travel, bringing jet-style comfort to a more versatile and economical aircraft.
Alternative Jet Options
Aircraft
King Air 200 Blackhawk
Turboprop
Flying in King Air 200 Blackhawk
The Beechcraft King Air 200 Blackhawk combines powerful upgraded engines, enhanced short-field performance, and trusted versatility in a turboprop aircraft, ideal for operators seeking greater speed, efficiency, and reliability across corporate, regional, and special mission flights.
King Air 200 GT
Turboprop
Flying in King Air 200 GT
The Beechcraft King Air 200GT combines factory-integrated performance, advanced Pro Line 21 avionics, and proven versatility in a turboprop aircraft, ideal for operators seeking modern technology, efficiency, and reliability across corporate, regional, and special mission flights.
Cessna 208 Caravan
Turboprop
Flying in Cessna 208 Caravan
The Cessna 208 Caravan combines rugged reliability, proven versatility, and efficiency in a turboprop aircraft, ideal for passenger transport, cargo missions, and adventurous travel to even the most remote destinations.