King Air 100

Passengers	Range	Cruise Speed	Charter From	Best For
Up to 8	1,107 nm (1,274 mi)	226 ktas (260 mph)	$1,300/hr	Short regional trips on a budget

Note: The hourly rate is not the total trip cost. Final pricing includes landing and handling fees, crew, over flight permits, and taxes, plus variable costs such as repositioning, de-icing, wait time, and overnights. Contact Hogani Jets for an accurate all-in quote.

Charter of a King Air 100 starts at $1,300 to $1,900 per flight hour, among the most affordable ways to fly private with a full cabin. Manufactured by Beechcraft from 1969 to 1983, the King Air 100 is a twin-engine turboprop seating up to eight passengers with a range of roughly 1,107 nautical miles and a 226-knot cruise speed. It was the first stretched member of the King Air family, adding four feet of cabin length over the King Air 90 it was built from. Hogani Jets coordinates each King Air 100 charter through licensed Part 135 operators.

Value is the King Air 100's whole reason for being. It was designed by stretching the King Air 90's fuselage and widening its wing, and the result still seats eight comfortably on a route where a light jet would cost noticeably more per hour without meaningfully cutting the flight time. For a short regional hop where speed matters less than getting a full group there affordably, that trade-off works in the traveler's favor.

The cabin itself has a distinctive touch: its cross-section is shaped closer to a loaf of bread than a cylinder, which frees up shoulder room at seated height compared to a perfectly round fuselage of the same diameter.

Five windows run down each side, brighter than the three-window King Air 90 it replaced, and an enclosed, belted lavatory doubles as an eighth seat when the cabin is filled to capacity.

King Air 100 was built from 1969 to 1983, stretching the King Air 90's airframe into the first member of what became the 100-series line. Twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-28 turboprops and a cabin four feet longer than its predecessor's define the original variant.

Specification	King Air 100
Manufacturer	Beechcraft (now Textron Aviation)
Aircraft Category	Turboprop (twin-engine)
Passenger Capacity	Up to 8
Cabin Length	16.7 ft (5.09 m)
Cabin Width	4.5 ft (1.37 m)
Cabin Height	4.8 ft (1.46 m)
Baggage Capacity	~46 cu ft
Max Range	1,107 nm (1,274 mi)
Max Cruise Speed	226 ktas (260 mph)
Service Ceiling	27,600 ft
Typical Takeoff Distance	~2,680 ft
Typical Landing Distance	~2,200 ft
Engines	2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-28
Avionics	Collins-based avionics suite
Hourly Charter Rate	$1,300 to $1,900

King Air 100 was upgraded twice during its production run, and the two upgrades are genuinely different aircraft under the hood, not just a name change. The A100, introduced in 1971, kept the same PT6A-28 engines but added four-blade propellers, a higher maximum takeoff weight, and more fuel capacity.

The B100, produced from 1976 to 1983 alongside the A100, replaced the engines entirely with Garrett AiResearch TPE-331 turboprops, borrowing the fuselage that would later become the King Air 200's basis. 157 A100s and 137 B100s were built, and both remain in circulation today alongside the original

A turboprop trades a light jet's higher cruise speed for a meaningfully lower hourly rate. At $1,300 to $1,900 per hour, the King Air 100 costs well below a light jet such as the Citation CJ3, though it flies slower and covers less distance nonstop.

Lower cost: $1,300 to $1,900 per hour versus $2,500 to $3,500 for a light jet.
Slower cruise: 226 knots versus 480 knots or faster for a light jet.
Shorter range: roughly 1,100 nm versus 1,875 nm for most light jets.
Best mission: short regional trips of 8 passengers or fewer where cost matters more than raw speed.

The King Air 100 typically seats six to seven passengers in a club-style configuration, with an eighth spot available in the enclosed lavatory when needed.

A common layout combines a four-seat club section, one individual seat, and a two-seat divan.
An enclosed, belted lavatory doubles as an eighth seat when the cabin is filled to capacity.
Five cabin windows per side bring in more natural light than the King Air 90's three-window layout.
Baggage is stored internally, with room for roughly 10 medium-sized bags; confirm allowance at booking for larger loads.

The King Air 100 performs best on short regional routes where its lower hourly rate outweighs the speed a light jet would offer over the same distance.

Route	ICAO Codes	Est. Flight Time	Notes
Los Angeles to San Francisco	KVNY to KSQL	~1h 20m	Classic short-hop value route
Miami to the Bahamas	KOPF to MYNN	~45m	Short international leg
New York to Washington D.C.	KTEB to KIAD	~1h 10m	Northeast corridor
Dallas to Houston	KDAL to KHOU	~1h	Texas business corridor

King Air 100 charter rates run $1,300 to $1,900 per flight hour, among the more affordable options in the turboprop category. Total one-way trip pricing depends on route distance, positioning, and demand. Contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573 for a current quote.

Route	Est. One-Way Price	Notes
Los Angeles to San Francisco	$6,700 to $9,300	Classic short-hop value route
Miami to the Bahamas	$5,000 to $8,400	Short international leg
New York to Washington D.C.	$6,500 to $9,000	Northeast corridor
Dallas to Houston	$5,300 to $8,800	Texas business corridor

The $1,300 to $1,900 hourly rate covers core operational costs. Additional fees are quoted separately on every trip, which matters when comparing total trip prices.

Aircraft operation: fuel, crew, and maintenance are included in the hourly rate.
Pilots: the King Air 100 flies with two pilots in charter service.
Federal excise tax and segment fees: federally mandated, quoted separately.
Positioning costs: charged if the aircraft must reposition to your departure airport.
International handling fees: apply on Caribbean, Canada, and other international hops.

Contact Hogani Jets for current pricing and details.

The most common cross-shop comparisons are the King Air 200, a larger and faster successor, and the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, a single-engine turboprop with a longer range. The King Air 100 wins on hourly cost; the King Air 200 wins on speed and range, and the PC-12 NGX wins on cabin room and unpaved-runway access.

Specification	King Air 100	King Air 200	Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Type	Twin-engine turboprop	Twin-engine turboprop	Single-engine turboprop
Passengers	Up to 8	Up to 9	Up to 9
Range	1,107 nm	1,600 nm	1,800 nm
Cruise Speed	226 ktas (260 mph)	270 ktas (311 mph)	290 ktas (334 mph)
Hourly Rate	$1,300 to $1,900	$1,300 to $1,900	$1,300 to $1,900
Best Use Case	Lowest-cost short regional trips	Faster, longer regional range	Cabin room, unpaved-runway access

Hogani Jets coordinates each King Air 100 charter through licensed Part 135 operators. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft directly. Every charter is conducted by a licensed Part 135 direct air carrier whose crew, maintenance, and operations remain under that carrier's independent operational control, with certifications and safety records reviewed as part of every booking.

The King Air 100 is a strong fit on short regional legs where its lower hourly rate outperforms a light jet's higher cost for the same distance. The following Hogani Jets route pages cover its most relevant charter corridors.

Los Angeles to San Francisco private jet charter
Miami to the Bahamas private jet charter
New York to Washington D.C. private jet charter

Relationship	Aircraft	When to Consider
Upgraded Variant	King Air A100 / B100	Same fuselage with upgraded engines and higher payload; ask Hogani Jets about availability
Larger Successor	King Air 200	More speed, range, and passenger capacity for a similar mission profile
Single-Engine Alternative	Pilatus PC-12 NGX	Longer range and unpaved-runway access from a single-engine design
Step-Up Light Jet	Citation CJ3	Higher cruise speed once budget allows the step up from a turboprop

Ready to book a King Air 100 charter or check availability? Contact Hogani Jets for a tailored quote. Call +1-855-660-0573 or email charter@hoganijets.com, and our team will coordinate the right aircraft and operator for your trip.

Reviewed by Matt Hogan — Founder, Hogani Jets & Aviation Specialist.

How much does it cost to charter a King Air 100?

King Air 100 charter rates run $1,300 to $1,900 per flight hour, among the more affordable turboprop options. One-way trip pricing ranges from about $5,000 for short hops to $12,300 or more on longer regional legs. Final cost depends on route, positioning, and season.

What is the difference between the King Air 100, A100, and B100?

The original 100 and the A100 share the same Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-28 engines, with the A100 adding four-blade propellers and a higher payload capacity. The B100 replaced the engines entirely with Garrett AiResearch TPE-331 turboprops. All three share the same stretched cabin.

How many passengers can the King Air 100 carry?

The King Air 100 seats up to eight passengers, typically six to seven in the main cabin with an eighth spot available in the enclosed lavatory.

What is the range of the King Air 100?

The King Air 100 has a range of approximately 1,107 nautical miles (1,274 miles), suited to short and medium regional routes rather than long transcontinental legs.

Is the King Air 100 a good value option for short trips?

Yes. Its hourly rate runs meaningfully below a light jet's, making it a strong fit for short regional routes where a full cabin matters more than top cruise speed.

How fast does the King Air 100 fly?

The King Air 100 cruises at up to 226 knots true airspeed (260 mph), slower than newer King Air variants and most light jets.

Is the King Air 100 still in production?

No. The King Air 100 was built from 1969 to 1983, including the A100 and B100 upgrade variants, but many remain in active charter and private service today.

Are empty leg flights available on the King Air 100?

Yes. The King Air 100's regional positioning creates empty-leg opportunities at meaningful savings off standard one-way rates. Availability is short-notice and date-fixed, so Hogani Jets recommends flexibility when chasing empty-leg pricing.

Is Hogani Jets a direct air carrier?

No. Hogani Jets is an air charter broker and does not own or operate aircraft. All King Air 100 charters are facilitated through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers, who maintain full operational control and regulatory compliance for every flight.

Last Updated: 21 Sep 2026, 11:12 AM

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