The King Air 90 is the smallest and oldest variant of the King Air line still operating in Dallas-area charter, a four-to-six-seat pressurized twin that handles the shortest regional hops where a larger turboprop is genuinely more aircraft than the trip requires. Modest range, modest capacity, and the lowest King Air rate in the market.
Beechcraft introduced the King Air 90 in 1964 as the first of the King Air line, powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A engines in a pressurized airframe. Four to six seats, a cruise around 230 knots, a ceiling near 29,000 feet, and 840 nautical miles of range. Most airframes in charter service are several decades old, and operator vetting on the specific aircraft’s currency matters more than on newer platforms. Every King Air 90 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: 1971
- Seating: 4 to 6
- Crew: 2
- Range: 840 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 226 knots
- Service ceiling: 30,000 feet
- Length: 35.5 feet
- Wingspan: 50.3 feet
- Height: 14.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 53 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the King Air 90 Fits Dallas
Eight hundred and forty nautical miles covers the genuine short-hop Texas corridors where the King Air 90 still earns its place: Waco (ACT) at roughly 95 nautical miles from Dallas, Abilene (ABI) at about 150, and San Angelo (SJT) at approximately 200. These are the routes where a client needs a pressurized twin for four people and has no reason to pay for a King Air 250 with three empty seats.
Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) in south Dallas, with its fee-free FBO ramps at Ambassador Jet Center and Jet Access Dallas, is the practical departure point for King Air 90 operations where cost is the primary variable. No ramp fees and a shorter drive for south Metroplex clients offset the older airframe’s limitations on the short trips this aircraft handles.
Four seats is the honest limitation to state upfront. A party of five needs a C90GTx or a 200 series aircraft. A party of four making a two-hour trip to Abilene or Waco and back the same day fits in a King Air 90 and pays the rate that reflects the aircraft’s size. The pressurized cabin keeps the trip comfortable at cruise altitude even on the short sectors.
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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 90 run $1,600 to $2,200 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The King Air 90 quotes at the bottom of the Dallas King Air range. On a short Texas hop with a small party, it is the lowest-cost pressurized twin turboprop on the market.
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 90 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.