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Beechcraft 1900D

Beechcraft 1900D exterior

Overview

The Beechcraft 1900D is a pressurised twin-turboprop regional airliner widely used across Africa for higher-capacity charter and scheduled feeder routes. Seating up to nineteen in a stand-up cabin, it bridges the gap between light turboprops and jets, offering airline-style comfort on routes too thin for jets but too busy for a Caravan. Its ruggedness and capacity make it a common sight on regional charter networks throughout the continent.

Key specifications

Manufactured by Beechcraft (Textron Aviation), 1982-2002.

Passengers
up to 18
Cruise speed
500 km/h
270 kt
Range
2,037 km
1,100 NM
Min runway
1.16 km
3,800 ft
Ceiling
7,620 m
25,000 ft
Baggage
2.8 m3
Airstrips
Paved & unpaved
Beechcraft 1900D cabin interior

Detailed specifications

Years of manufacture
1982-2002
Number produced
695
Max take-off weight
7,688 kg
Max payload
1,950 kg
Empty weight
4,831 kg
Crew
2
Engines
2 x P&WC PT6A-67D turboprops
Wingspan
17.67 m
Length
17.63 m

Chartering the Beechcraft 1900D in Africa

For charter across Africa, the Beechcraft 1900D is typically positioned from its home base to your departure airport, flown to your destination, and returned afterwards — the estimate you see on a route search already accounts for this full rotation. Whether it suits a given trip depends on the runway at each end, the distance, and how many seats you need. Search any route to see a live estimate for the Beechcraft 1900D alongside every other aircraft that can fly it, then send an enquiry to have operators confirm the exact price.

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Images are representative of the aircraft type — the actual aircraft, cabin layout and interior finish depend on the operating carrier. Specifications are typical planning figures for charter use and vary by individual aircraft configuration. Charter prices are computed estimates confirmed by the operating carrier through the inquiry process.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charter a Beechcraft 1900D in Africa?

The Beechcraft 1900D is chartered as a whole aircraft, not per seat. Planning rates start around US$3,200 per occupied flight hour before airport, handling and navigation charges. On most African sectors the larger variable is positioning: if no Beechcraft 1900D is sitting at your departure airport, the empty leg flown in to collect you is priced into the quote, which is why a short hop can cost more than its flight time suggests. Every route page on this site shows the all-in estimate rather than the bare hourly rate.

How many passengers can the Beechcraft 1900D carry?

Up to 18 passengers in the cabin layout typically offered for charter in Africa. Operators configure individual aircraft differently, so the usable seat count on the specific tail allocated to your trip is confirmed at quote stage, along with baggage allowance, which is usually the binding limit on safari and golf trips rather than seats.

What is the range of the Beechcraft 1900D?

The Beechcraft 1900D plans to roughly 1,100 nautical miles (about 2,037 km) with normal reserves. From its Nairobi base that reaches scheduled airports in 21 African countries without a fuel stop. Hot and high departures, strong headwinds and a full cabin all reduce that figure, so longer sectors are planned with a technical stop where needed.

Which African airports can the Beechcraft 1900D use?

It needs roughly 3,800 ft of paved runway at typical charter weights. On our airport data that covers 360 of the 394 African airports with scheduled service, before allowing for elevation, temperature and runway condition on the day. Shorter or unpaved strips, including most safari airstrips, are outside its limits and are flown on a turboprop instead.

Where is the Beechcraft 1900D based in Africa?

Beechcraft 1900D aircraft in our fleet data are based at Nairobi. Departing from or near one of those cities keeps positioning cost down, because the aircraft does not have to fly an empty leg to reach you.

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