The King Air 200 is the platform that established the twin turboprop as a standard tool for Dallas energy executives, and it remains the most widely available King Air on the Texas charter market. Seven to nine seats, 1,580 nautical miles, and a PT6A-41 airframe with decades of Texas operating history.
Beechcraft introduced the King Air 200 in 1974 as a significant upgrade from the 100 series, moving to more powerful PT6A-41 engines, a T-tail, and a pressurized cabin with greater headroom. Seven to nine seats, 290 knots cruise, and a ceiling of 35,000 feet. The 200 series became the dominant pressurized twin turboprop in the US market and remains in wide commercial service. Every King Air 200 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: 1974
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,580 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 289 knots
- Service ceiling: 35,000 feet
- Length: 43.8 feet
- Wingspan: 54.5 feet
- Height: 15 feet
- Baggage volume: 55 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the King Air 200 Fits Dallas
The King Air 200’s sheer numbers in the Texas fleet are the operational reality. There are more King Air 200s available at Metroplex FBOs than any other turboprop platform, which means availability on short notice is better here than in most US markets. An energy company making an unplanned Midland or Lubbock trip on a Tuesday afternoon has a realistic chance of placing a King Air 200 on the ramp at KADS in Addison, TX or KDAL within a few hours of requesting it.
The 1,580-nautical-mile range covers every standard Dallas turboprop corridor: Midland-Odessa (MAF) at roughly 300 nautical miles, Lubbock (LBB) at about 280, Abilene (ABI) at around 150, and the occasional longer sector to Amarillo (AMA) at approximately 365 or Laredo (LRD) at about 380. For a client making multiple West Texas stops in one day, the range allows the routing without a fuel conversation.
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW), with its 7,502-foot primary runway and two confirmed FBOs, is the natural base for King Air 200 operations serving Fort Worth-side Metroplex clients. The aircraft’s size and performance are well matched to KFTW’s infrastructure, and the Fort Worth corporate market, American Airlines, manufacturing companies, and the healthcare sector, generates consistent King Air demand.
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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 King Air 200 run $2,000 to $2,800 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The King Air 200 quotes at the mid-low end of the Dallas twin turboprop band. High availability in the Texas fleet makes it the most frequently quoted turboprop for DFW short-notice energy trips.
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft Denali
- Beechcraft King Air 100
- Beechcraft King Air 250
- Beechcraft King Air 260
- Beechcraft King Air 360
- Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
The full turboprops category page lists every turboprop we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a King Air 200 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.