A turboprop from Washington DC carries a small group and their bags to a regional destination at a lower hourly cost than a jet, and over a short distance the time difference is small.
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 Washington DC
With 1,720 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Washington Dulles and destinations such as Boston, Palm Beach and San Juan, allowing for reserves and routing. On a cold winter morning in Washington, DC the aircraft may need de-icing before it leaves, which adds time, and your advisor will warn you when the forecast points that way.
Smaller aircraft fly from Dulles and also from airports such as Washington Manassas, Leesburg Executive and Montgomery County Airpark, and the operator confirms which one suits the aircraft on your quote. The runway an aircraft needs is calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm it with the operator ahead of the trip.
How Washington DC Clients Use the Beechcraft King Air 260
For a team visiting a plant or a project site a few hundred miles away, or a family heading to a beach house for the weekend, a turboprop offers a decent cabin at a lower hourly cost.
Give us the destination, the passenger count and a rough idea of the luggage, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft suits the trip or point you to one that does it better.
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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 Washington DC, 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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Beechcraft unless noted otherwise.