A turboprop is often the right aircraft for a Chicago trip that ends somewhere without a long runway.
Textron introduced the Beechcraft King Air 250 in 2011. It seats 7 to 9 with a published range of 1,720 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 310 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 35,000 feet, 55 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2011
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,720 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 310 knots
- Service ceiling: 35,000 feet
- Length: 43.8 feet
- Wingspan: 57.9 feet
- Height: 14.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 55 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Beechcraft King Air 250 Fits Chicago
In this market the aircraft suits the trips that come up most often. With 1,720 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Chicago to destinations such as Nashville, Denver and Las Vegas, allowing for reserves and routing. Tower hours vary a great deal across the Chicago-area fields, and only Midway, DuPage and O’Hare are towered around the clock.
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 King Air 250
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: $2,200 to $3,000 (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.