The Beechcraft King Air 200 is one of the defining aircraft in Mexico’s regional charter network, with decades of service on domestic sectors, coastal routes, and transborder trips from the US Southwest. Its 1,580-nautical-mile range and 35,000-foot ceiling put it above most competing turboprops in capability while keeping operating costs below any jet alternative.
The King Air 200 entered service in 1974, powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-41 engines. It seats 7 to 9 passengers, cruises at 289 knots, and has a ceiling of 35,000 feet with a range of 1,580 nautical miles. The type was later developed into the 250 and 350 variants. Every King Air 200 we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1974
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,580 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 289 knots
- Service ceiling: 35,000 feet
- Length: 43.8 feet
- Wingspan: 54.5 feet
- Height: 15 feet
- Baggage volume: 55 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the King Air 200 Fits Mexico
The King Air 200’s 35,000-foot ceiling is one of the higher service ceilings in the turboprop category, giving it weather routing flexibility that smaller turboprops and some light jets cannot match. On Mexico’s Pacific coast and Gulf routes, routing above summer convective weather at 30,000 to 35,000 feet is consistently available on this type.
For Mexico’s Monterrey industrial corridor, the King Air 200 is a common choice for time-critical parts movement and executive travel between the maquiladora zone and US border cities. Same-day turnaround from Texas to Monterrey and back fits well within the aircraft’s range and operating profile.
Mexico domestic routes from Mexico City to Oaxaca, Guadalajara to Manzanillo, and Merida to Cancun all fall within the King Air 200’s range, and the aircraft is well represented among Mexican charter operators, making availability more reliable than for rarer types.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the King Air 200 run $2,000 to $2,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
King Air 200 charter on Mexico routes typically runs $2,000 to $2,800 per hour as of 7/2026.
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft Denali
- Beechcraft King Air 100
- Beechcraft King Air 250
- Beechcraft King Air 260
- Beechcraft King Air 360
- Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
The full turboprops category page lists every turboprop we arrange for Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a King Air 200 charter in or out of Mexico, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.