The Beechcraft King Air 260 is the current production twin turboprop from Textron Aviation, updated with the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite and PT6A-52 engines, and in Dallas it is the King Air to recommend when a client wants a current-generation flight deck alongside the standard King Air capability. Six to nine seats and 1,720 nautical miles cover the full range of DFW turboprop routes.
Textron Aviation launched the King Air 260 as the 250’s direct replacement, carrying over the same PT6A-52 engines and airframe but upgrading the avionics to the Garmin G1000 NXi integrated system with synthetic vision and improved situational awareness displays. Six to nine seats, 310 knots cruise, ceiling 35,000 feet. 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 Dallas
The Garmin G1000 NXi is the 260’s operational upgrade over the 250. On an IFR departure from KADS in Addison, TX into a line of spring convection building west of the airport, synthetic vision and integrated weather make the departure picture clearer for the crew. North Texas averages more than 46 thunderstorm days per year, concentrated in the spring, and a current-generation avionics suite handles that environment more cleanly than older glass or analog flight decks.
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW), with a 7,502-foot primary runway and two FBOs, is the King Air 260’s natural home for Fort Worth-side clients. Charles Schwab in Westlake, American Airlines in Fort Worth, and the manufacturing companies along the I-35W corridor all generate turboprop demand that routes through KFTW rather than KADS. The King Air 260 runs both fields interchangeably.
At 1,720 nautical miles the 260 matches the 250’s published range. The avionics upgrade is the reason to choose the 260 over the 250 when both are available at similar rates. On a West Texas energy run where the destination airport is uncontrolled and the weather picture requires careful reading, the better situational awareness tools matter.
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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.
The King Air 260 quotes slightly above the King Air 250 and at the upper end of the mid-band turboprop range in the Dallas market. The avionics upgrade is the justification, and on instrument trips into uncontrolled Texas airports it is worth the difference.
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft Denali
- Beechcraft King Air 100
- Beechcraft King Air 250
- Beechcraft King Air 360
- Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
- Cessna Caravan & C208
The full turboprops category page lists every turboprop we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Beechcraft King Air 260 charter from Dallas, TX, 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.