Aircraft
Beechcraft King Air 300
The Beechcraft King Air 300 is a turboprop with up to 6 seats and 2,908 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 6
- Range
- 2,908 km
- Cruise
- 578 km/h
- Hourly
- $3,063
About this aircraft
The King Air 300 introduced more powerful engines on the King Air formula, bridging raised-cabin 200-series airframes and the later stretched 350 family for operators needing extra climb.
It offers stronger payload and hot-day margins for crews who outgrew a B200 but did not yet need a full 350 cabin. Less common today than 350/360 types, it still appears in heritage King Air fleets with avionics upgrades.
A step-up turboprop for demanding regional missions that reward extra power.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Beechcraft King Air 300 appeared in 116 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was West Palm Beach (PBI) to North Chesterfield (KFCI), listed 4 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 89 routes and 2 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Beechcraft King Air 300 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 3,200, with an observed range of USD 1,413–USD 14,225 (127 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 321 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 5 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Turboprop
- Range
- 2,908 km
- Cruise speed
- 578 km/h
- Max speed
- 578 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,204 m
- Landing runway
- 1,260 m
- ICAO type
- BE30
Cabin
- Seats
- 6
- Height
- 1.47 m
- Width
- 1.37 m
- Length
- 5.08 m
- Cabin area
- 7.0 m²
- Baggage
- 1.5 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 3,063
- Fuel burn
- 135 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 810
- Manufacturer
- Beechcraft
Best missions
- Higher-power King Air 300 trips
- Turboprop missions needing more payload/climb
- King Air 300 niche charter
Sources
- Beechcraft King AirTextron Aviation
- King Air overviewWikipedia
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Beechcraft King Air 300 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 116 empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft King Air 300 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Beechcraft King Air 300?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Beechcraft King Air 300 corridor was West Palm Beach (PBI) to North Chesterfield (KFCI), with 4 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Beechcraft King Air 300?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Beechcraft King Air 300 show a median ask of USD 3,200 across 127 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Beechcraft King Air 300?
The Beechcraft King Air 300 has a published maximum range of 2,908 km.
How many passengers does the Beechcraft King Air 300 seat?
The Beechcraft King Air 300 is configured for up to 6 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Beechcraft King Air 300?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Beechcraft King Air 300 operating cost near USD 3,063 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Beechcraft King Air 300 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Beechcraft King Air 300 is about 135 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Beechcraft King Air 300 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Beechcraft King Air 300 is about 1,204 m.
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