A turboprop is often the right aircraft for a trip from Nashville to a town with a small airport and no airline service.
Beechcraft introduced the King Air 90 in 1971. It seats 4 to 6 with a published range of 840 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 226 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 30,000 feet, 53 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1971
- Seating: 4 to 6
- Crew: 2
- Range: 840 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 226 knots
- Service ceiling: 30,000 feet
- Length: 35.5 feet
- Wingspan: 50.3 feet
- Height: 14.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 53 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the King Air 90 Fits Nashville
With 840 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Nashville to destinations such as Memphis, New Orleans and Palm Beach, allowing for reserves and routing. In winter, an occasional ice storm reaches Middle Tennessee, and de-icing adds time on the ramp before departure.
Around Nashville this opens up the smaller airports as well, including John C. Tune (KJWN) on the west side, Smyrna (KMQY) to the southeast and Music City Executive (KXNX) in Gallatin, where tower hours are worth checking before a late departure. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is a calculation the operator makes for that weight and that day’s weather, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Nashville Clients Use the King Air 90
For a small group heading to a hunting property, a family farm or a manufacturing site near a small airport, a turboprop is often the sensible choice. Many models also handle shorter or unpaved strips that most jets cannot use.
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 suggest a better one.
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Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $1,600 to $2,200 (as of 10/2026)
Other Turboprops Available
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- Pilatus PC-12
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- Beechcraft Denali
- Beechcraft King Air 100
Contact
For a quote on a King Air 90 charter in or out of Nashville, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.