For Bahamas trips where the airstrip is short and the passenger count is real, a turboprop does the work a jet cannot. The Beechcraft King Air 260 suits a full working group or a family traveling together rather than a couple of passengers.
Beechcraft (Textron Aviation) introduced the Beechcraft King Air 260 in 2021. The lavatory is belted rather than fully enclosed, which is worth knowing before booking a long leg on it. Announced 2 Dec 2020. Every Beechcraft King Air 260 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
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 the Bahamas
Cabin pressurization and altitude make it comfortable on the crossing without needing jet performance.
Short-field capability opens up the Family Island strips that jets cannot use, so you land on the island you are going to instead of a ferry ride away.
Published range is 1,720 nautical miles, which puts Atlanta, Charlotte, and Punta Cana within a single sector of the Bahamas once reserves are allowed for. 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 King Air 260 run $2,400 to $3,200 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Turboprops Available
The full turboprops category page lists every turboprop we arrange for Bahamas trips.
Contact
For a quote on a Beechcraft King Air 260 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.