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King Air C90GTx

King Air C90GTx exterior

Overview

The Beechcraft King Air C90GTx is a light twin-turboprop that pairs pressurised cabin comfort with the ability to use shorter and rougher runways than a jet. Seating up to six or seven, it is a popular step up from single-engine turboprops for business and safari charter, offering twin-engine reassurance and a proven, economical platform. Across Africa the C90 is a dependable choice for regional trips that value comfort without the cost of a jet.

Key specifications

Manufactured by Beechcraft (Textron Aviation), 1971-present.

Passengers
up to 6
Cruise speed
463 km/h
250 kt
Range
1,852 km
1,000 NM
Min runway
0.91 km
3,000 ft
Ceiling
9,144 m
30,000 ft
Baggage
1.5 m3
Airstrips
Paved & unpaved
King Air C90GTx cabin interior

Detailed specifications

Years of manufacture
1971-present
Number produced
4,000+ (C90 series)
Max take-off weight
4,581 kg
Max payload
950 kg
Empty weight
3,175 kg
Crew
1-2
Engines
2 x P&WC PT6A-135A turboprops
Wingspan
15.32 m
Length
10.82 m

Chartering the King Air C90GTx in Africa

For charter across Africa, the King Air C90GTx 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 King Air C90GTx 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 King Air C90GTx in Africa?

The King Air C90GTx is chartered as a whole aircraft, not per seat. Planning rates start around US$2,400 per occupied flight hour before airport, handling and navigation charges. On most African sectors the larger variable is positioning: if no King Air C90GTx 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 King Air C90GTx carry?

Up to 6 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 King Air C90GTx?

The King Air C90GTx plans to roughly 1,000 nautical miles (about 1,852 km) with normal reserves. From its Accra base that reaches scheduled airports in 19 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 King Air C90GTx use?

It needs roughly 3,000 ft of paved runway at typical charter weights. On our airport data that covers 364 of the 394 African airports with scheduled service, before allowing for elevation, temperature and runway condition on the day. Its short-field performance also opens up regional and bush strips that jets cannot use, which is what makes it the workhorse for safari and remote-site flying.

Where is the King Air C90GTx based in Africa?

King Air C90GTx aircraft in our fleet data are based at Accra, Johannesburg, Maputo, Mombasa, Nairobi, Victoria Falls. 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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