Turboprops flying out of Opa-locka handle Florida and Southeast trips for a small group at a lower hourly cost than most jets.
Beechcraft introduced the King Air 100 in 1969. It seats 6 to 8 with a published range of 1,325 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 234 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 28,000 feet, 54 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1969
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,325 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 234 knots
- Service ceiling: 28,000 feet
- Length: 39.9 feet
- Wingspan: 45.9 feet
- Height: 15.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 54 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Beechcraft King Air 100 Fits Opa-locka
With 1,325 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Opa-locka and destinations such as Atlanta, Houston and Chicago, allowing for reserves and routing. South Florida’s rainy season brings afternoon thunderstorms through the summer, so a morning departure is often the smoother choice.
Smaller aircraft fly from Opa-locka as well as Miami Executive in south Miami-Dade, and the operator confirms the airport at each end on your quote. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Opa-locka Clients Use the Beechcraft King Air 100
A family visiting relatives in central Florida, or a team with meetings in two cities on the same day, will often find a turboprop fits neatly.
Give us the route, the number of passengers and everything they are bringing, golf bags and strollers included, and your advisor will check this aircraft against the trip before putting other options in front of you.
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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.
- 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
- Estimated hourly rate: $1,800 to $2,600 (as of 10/2026)
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft King Air 250
- Beechcraft King Air 260
- Beechcraft King Air 360
- Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
- Cessna Grand Caravan 208B
- Daher TBM 900
Contact
For a quote on a Beechcraft King Air 100 charter to or from Opa-locka, 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.