Piston charter in the Bahamas is a genuine niche: the shortest island hops, small passenger counts, and airfields where anything larger makes no sense. The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a practical fit for a small party crossing to the islands together.
Beechcraft (Textron Aviation) introduced the Beechcraft Baron G58 in 2005. It is used out of the Bahamas partly because it can carry more baggage than most of its class. Up to 5 passengers plus pilot in 6-seat cabin. Every Beechcraft Baron G58 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2005
- Seating: 5
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,480 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 202 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,688 feet
- Length: 29.8 feet
- Wingspan: 37.8 feet
- Height: 9.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 46 cubic feet
Why the Beechcraft Baron G58 Fits the Bahamas
It suits the short island sector where the runway is limited and the passenger count is low. Past about two hours it stops making sense against a turboprop.
It gets into airstrips that rule out every jet and most turboprops, so the destination stays reachable.
On the published 1,480 nautical miles of range, allowing for winds and reserves, Orlando, Inagua, and Tampa sit inside a nonstop leg from Nassau. Payload and weather on the day decide the real limit, and the operator runs those numbers before the trip is confirmed.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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
Industry hourly rates for the Beechcraft Baron G58 run $1,200 to $1,800 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Pistons Available
The full pistons category page lists every piston we arrange for Bahamas trips.
Contact
For a quote on a Beechcraft Baron G58 charter to or from the Bahamas, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.