Turboprop · Comparison
Beechcraft King Air 300 vs Beechcraft King Air 90
Side-by-side Turboprop analysis of the Beechcraft King Air 300 and Beechcraft King Air 90: cabin capacity, published range, typical hourly operating cost, runway needs, and how each model shows up in EmptyJet empty-leg inventory today.
- Class
- Turboprop
- Seats
- 6 / 5
- Range
- 2,908 km / 2,150 km
How to choose
Cabin and capacity: the Beechcraft King Air 300 is configured for 6 seats with cabin height 1.5 m; the Beechcraft King Air 90 offers 5 seats and 1.4 m cabin height. Choose the roomier cabin when passenger count or stand-up comfort matters more than brochure range.
Mission fit: published range is 2,908 km for the Beechcraft King Air 300 versus 2,150 km for the Beechcraft King Air 90, with cruise speeds of 578 km/h and 435 km/h. Longer published range suits thin-route city pairs; shorter-hop missions can prioritize cabin comfort or lower typical hourly cost instead.
Operating cost context: typical hourly cost is listed at $3,063/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 300 and $1,700/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 90. Takeoff runway guidance is 1204 m versus 1067 m — relevant when destination airports are short-field.
Empty-leg market signal on EmptyJet: 5 live public offers for the Beechcraft King Air 300 and 28 for the Beechcraft King Air 90 right now. Higher inventory often means more schedule flexibility on repositioning flights, but availability still depends on the specific route and date.
Specs & availability
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 300 | Beechcraft King Air 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft |
| Category | Turboprop | Turboprop |
| Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Range | 2,908 km | 2,150 km |
| Cruise speed | 578 km/h | 435 km/h |
| Typical hourly cost | $3,063/hr | $1,700/hr |
| Cabin height | 1.5 m | 1.4 m |
| Takeoff runway | 1204 m | 1067 m |
| Empty-leg offers on EmptyJet | 5 | 28 |
Key takeaways
The Beechcraft King Air 300 seats more passengers (6 vs 5). On published range, the Beechcraft King Air 300 covers more distance (2,908 km vs 2,150 km). Typical hourly cost favors the Beechcraft King Air 90 ($1,700/hr vs $3,063/hr). EmptyJet currently lists more empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft King Air 90 (28 vs 5).
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FAQ
Which seats more passengers, the Beechcraft King Air 300 or the Beechcraft King Air 90?
Published seating is 6 for the Beechcraft King Air 300 and 5 for the Beechcraft King Air 90.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft King Air 300 or the Beechcraft King Air 90?
Published range is 2,908 km for the Beechcraft King Air 300 and 2,150 km for the Beechcraft King Air 90.
What is the typical hourly cost difference between the Beechcraft King Air 300 and the Beechcraft King Air 90?
Typical hourly cost is listed at $3,063/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 300 and $1,700/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 90.
How many empty-leg offers does EmptyJet list for the Beechcraft King Air 300 vs the Beechcraft King Air 90?
EmptyJet currently lists 5 empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft King Air 300 and 28 for the Beechcraft King Air 90. Counts change as listings appear or leave the catalog.