The Beechcraft King Air 100 is an older turboprop platform that still works Dallas-area short routes where a contemporary King Air would be more aircraft than the trip requires. Six to eight seats, 1,325 nautical miles of range, and operating economics that reflect a legacy airframe.
Beechcraft introduced the King Air 100 in 1969 as a pressurized twin turboprop with two Pratt and Whitney PT6A-28 engines. The design predates the 200 series improvements substantially, and most airframes in service have decades of operational history. Six to eight seats, a ceiling around 29,000 feet, and a cruise around 250 knots. Every Beechcraft King Air 100 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: 1969
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,325 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 234 knots
- Service ceiling: 28,000 feet
- Length: 39.9 feet
- Wingspan: 45.9 feet
- Height: 15.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 54 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Beechcraft King Air 100 Fits Dallas
The King Air 100’s 1,325-nautical-mile range covers the most common Dallas-area turboprop routes: Midland-Odessa (MAF) at roughly 300 nautical miles, Lubbock (LBB) at around 280, and San Angelo (SJT) at approximately 200. These are the West Texas energy routes that generate turboprop demand in the DFW metro, and the 100 reaches all of them from Addison Airport (KADS) in Addison, TX without a fuel stop.
At 250 knots the King Air 100 is slower than the 200 series, which on a 300-nautical-mile Permian Basin run translates to roughly 15 additional minutes of block time. For a client who is not on a tight schedule and is prioritizing cost over speed, that tradeoff is straightforward. For a client making two stops in West Texas in a day, the time difference accumulates.
Addison Airport’s 7,203-foot runway handles the King Air 100 without difficulty. The aircraft’s 29,000-foot ceiling means it operates below most jet traffic on IFR routes but above the weather that grounds lighter aircraft on the same corridors. On a clear-weather short hop into a West Texas city airport with a shorter strip, the King Air 100’s field performance is fully adequate.
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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 100 run $1,800 to $2,600 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The King Air 100 quotes at the bottom of the Dallas turboprop band. On a short West Texas energy route where the group is small and the priority is value, it is the most economical pressurized twin turboprop available.
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft Denali
- Beechcraft King Air 250
- Beechcraft King Air 260
- 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 100 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.