The Beechcraft King Air 90 is the original King Air, designed for short sectors and secondary airport access, and Mexico’s regional charter network has kept the type in service on the shortest domestic legs and most restricted airfields. Its 840-nautical-mile range and modest size make it a specialist for Mexico’s closer-range and smaller-strip destinations.
The King Air 90 entered service in 1964, powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A engines in various sub-variants. It seats 4 to 6 passengers, cruises at 226 knots, and has a ceiling of 30,000 feet with a range of 840 nautical miles. Every King Air 90 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: 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 Mexico
For very short Mexico domestic sectors, the King Air 90 offers pressurized twin-engine capability at a cost point below any other pressurized charter option. Coastal hops along the Yucatan Peninsula, secondary airport legs in Oaxaca and Chiapas, and short positioning flights within Mexico’s regional network fit its operating profile.
Access to short and unprepared strips is the King Air 90’s primary advantage in Mexico. While its range of 840 nautical miles limits it to shorter sectors, the airfields it can serve include some that are inaccessible to any other pressurized aircraft in the charter fleet.
As a legacy platform with multiple sub-variants, the King Air 90 requires careful operator selection. We confirm certification status, pilot currency on the specific variant, and safety record for every booking. Airframe condition varies significantly across the fleet.
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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 90 run $1,600 to $2,200 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
King Air 90 charter on Mexico regional routes typically runs $1,600 to $2,200 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 90 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.