Turboprops do a great deal of the regional flying out of Chicago, because they operate comfortably from the shorter runways across the Midwest and the lake country.
Textron introduced the Beechcraft Denali in 2025-targeted. It seats 6 to 9 with a published range of 1,600 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 285 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 31,000 feet, 48 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Textron Aviation (Beechcraft)
- Year introduced: 2027 (expected)
- Seating: 6 to 9
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,600 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 285 knots
- Service ceiling: 31,000 feet
- Length: 48.8 feet
- Wingspan: 54.3 feet
- Height: 15.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 48 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Beechcraft Denali Fits Chicago
In this market the aircraft suits the trips that come up most often. With 1,600 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Chicago to destinations such as Nashville, Boston and Scottsdale, allowing for reserves and routing. Customs at the two most convenient Chicago general aviation fields runs on a weekday daytime window with prior notice, so an international leg wants planning early.
Around Chicago this opens up the smaller fields as well as the primary ones, including Chicago Executive (KPWK), Aurora Municipal (KARR) and Lewis University (KLOT), where tower hours are worth checking before a late departure. Whether it can use a particular airport on your date is the operator’s performance calculation for that aircraft, that weight and that day, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Chicago Clients Use the Beechcraft Denali
Turboprops earn their place on Chicago trips into Michigan, Wisconsin and downstate Illinois, where runways are shorter and the distances do not justify a jet. They also handle unpaved and short surfaces that most jets cannot, which is why they come up so often for camp, lake and site trips.
Tell us the route, the passenger count and what is traveling with you, and your advisor will confirm whether this aircraft is the right fit or point you to a better one. We will also tell you which Chicago-area field makes the most sense for the trip.
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Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $2,500 to $3,500 (as of 9/2026)
Contact
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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.