Charter a King Air 100 Turboprop

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.

Beechcraft built the King Air 100 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.

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 $1,500–$2,000 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 $2,500 per hour versus $2,300 to $3,800 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.

King Air 100 charter rates run $1,500–$2,000 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.

The $1,500–$2,000 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.

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

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.