King Air C90King Air C90 GTx2010–2021
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Family · 2 variants1971–2021
Beechcraft King Air C90
BE9LLight Twin TurbopropDiscontinued1971–2009
Range
1.283 NM · 2.376 km
MTOW
4.377 kg
Cruise
246 kt · 456 km/h
Seats
8
8 seats (pilot included)
Used price
US$ 720.000
The Beechcraft King Air C90 is a light twin turboprop produced between 1971 and 2009. It has a range of 1283 nm, a cruise speed of 246 kt (456 km/h), 8 seats (pilot included). Out of production; on the used market the median is around US$ 720.000. In Brazil there are 315 units registered in the RAB-ANAC. The King Air C90 family (2 variants) totals 523 units. There are 21 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 21 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 9/6/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
21 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 9 sources · 04/06/2026
US$ 720.0 milR$ 3.7 mi
market medianaging ≈ −4.4%/yr+5% vs Turbohélice Twin Light median
Entry
US$ 480.0 mil
model year 1975
Best value
US$ 600.0 mil
model year 1979
Top of range
US$ 2.2 mi
model year 2009
Basis
Listings
real listings
Minimum
US$ 360.0 mil
R$ 1.8 mi
Median
US$ 720.0 mil
R$ 3.7 mi
Maximum
US$ 2.0 mi
R$ 10.5 mi
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +4.6%/yr·1975→2009
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
4 of 7 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil
Index ≈ ×1.14 to ×1.34 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization and ICMS.
Air taxi
US$ 424.4 mil – 2.3 mi
R$ 2.2 mi – 11.9 mi · ICMS Agreement 75/91 · ~4 to 5%
Private use
US$ 474.8 mil – 2.7 mi
R$ 2.4 mi – 14.0 mi · ICMS ~18 to 25%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + ICMS, no legal review. Federal taxes (II/IPI/PIS/COFINS) ~0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); the weight is the state ICMS, higher for private use.
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 1.0 mil/h
R$ 5.2 mil/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 373.0 mil
- Total/h @ 400 hrs/yr
- US$ 1.9 mil/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 1.4 mil – 2.0 mil/h
R$ 7.2 mil – 10.2 mil/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World charter avg ~$2,000/hr (Paramount Business Jets); other operators quote ~$1,400-1,510/hr (Air Charter Advisors, Mercury Jets). No BR-specific C90 hourly rate found published (Flapper lists charter but no fixed C90 hourly).
How we read this price · 9 sources · researched 04/06/2026
Pre-owned C90 family (1971-2009). Asking spread $360k (early 1970s C90) to ~$2.05M (late C90B/C90GTx). Controller.com avg $667,580 (range $360k-$995k); GlobalAir ~30yr avg ~$630K (1979 LJ-804 listed $630,000); AvBuyer asking range $360k-$1,295k + Aircraft Bluebook Summer-2024 guide $1.17M (1985 C90A) to $2.05M (2005 C90B); AvBuyer/JetNet C90A asking $795k-$1,595k (1984-1993, 208 in fleet); planephd PAPI (1971-1982 C90) $533,759 (Mar-2026). BR: aeronavesavenda 1982 C90-1 R$8.6M (~$1.6-1.8M), one whole-sale at US$1,575,000. DOC ~$1,500/hr direct variable (aircraftcostcalculator $1,514; aviacost $1,584; jetadvisors C90B fuel+labor+parts+programs ~$1,505), ~74 GPH PT6A-21. Sources accessed 2026-06-04.
- Controller.com - Beechcraft King Air C90 listings, WebSearch 2026-06-04; avg $667,580, range $360k-$995k, 14-15 listings
- AvBuyer - Beechcraft King Air C90 for sale + Bluebook guide, WebFetch 2026-06-04; asking $360k-$1,295k; Bluebook $1.85M(2001)-$2.05M(2005)
- AvBuyer - King Air C90A for sale (JetNet data), WebFetch 2026-06-04; asking $795k-$1,595k, 12 for sale, 1984-1993, fleet 208
- GlobalAir - King Air C90 for sale, WebFetch 2026-06-04; ~$630K hist avg; 1979 LJ-804 $630,000
- planephd - 1971-1982 Beechcraft C90 King Air valuation/costs, WebFetch 2026-06-04; PAPI $533,759 (Mar-2026); 71 GPH; var $779/hr at low util/$5.40 fuel
- aircraftcostcalculator.com - Beechcraft King Air C90 operating costs, WebSearch 2026-06-04 (page 403 on direct fetch); variable $1,514/hr, ~74 GPH
- aviacost.com - Beechcraft King Air C90 cost calculator, WebFetch 2026-06-04; variable $1,584/hr, 74 GPH, 325 annual hrs
- Jet Advisors - King Air C90B operating costs, WebFetch 2026-06-04; fuel $454 + labor $240 + parts $383 + programs $428 = ~$1,505/hr direct
- aeronavesavenda.com - King Air C90 (Brazil), WebFetch 2026-06-04; 5 listings; 1982 C90-1 R$8.6M (~$1.7-1.8M); whole-sale US$1,575,000 cited
PTAX · R$ 5,12 / US$ · 22/09/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
—
FAA cert.
27 de mai de 1964
ANAC cert.
—
Deliveries start
—
Units produced
507
O Beechcraft King Air C90 é um turboélice bimotor pressurizado da categoria leve, fabricado entre 1971 e 2009 e identificado pelo código ICAO BE9L. As especificações de catálogo indicam 1.283 nm de alcance, velocidade de cruzeiro de 246 kt, teto de 30.000 pés e peso máximo de decolagem de 4.377 kg, em uma cabine de 6 assentos típicos e até 8 ocupantes. Com preço de lista de USD 2,5 milhões quando novo, o C90 saiu de linha e hoje circula apenas no mercado de usados, onde histórico de manutenção e horas de célula pesam mais que o ano do modelo.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Perfis de alcance
- 1.260 NM @ 4 pax
- Velocidade de aproximação
- 100 kt
- Combustível
- 384 gal
- Combustível
- 2.573 lbs
- Razão de subida
- 2.000 ft/min
- Distância de pouso
- 2.355 ft
- Cruzeiro alta velocidade
- 270 kt
- Cruzeiro long range
- 230 kt
- Pista balanceada (BFL)
- 2.392 ft
- Altitude máx. operação
- 30.000 ft
Cabin and comfort
- Galley
- Não
- Lavatório
- Sim
- Número de janelas
- 8
- Configuração típica
- Club 4 Lavatory Aft
- Piso plano
- Não
- Volume da cabine
- 245 cu ft
- Pressurização diferencial
- 5 psi
- Volume bagagem total
- 54 cu ft
Avionics and engines
- Motores
- 2× P&W PT6A-135A (550 lbs)
- APU
- Não
- FMS
- Sim
- Quantidade de FMS
- 1
- Painel de voo
- Collins Pro Line 21 (C90GTx) / Garmin G1000NXi (retrofit)
- Piloto automático
- Sim
- Fabricante aviônica
- Collins
- Weather radar
- Sim
Operating costs
- Fonte de dados
- GuardianJet King Air C90 brochure (Conklin & de Decker basis): 78 GPH, maint $488/hr, engine program $373/hr, crew $240,890, hangar $29,400, $697,116/yr at 300 hrs · planephd.com BEECHCRAFT C90 King Air: 71 GPH, PT6A-21 TBO 3,600 hrs, overhaul reserves $254/hr, maint $64/hr · aviacost.com / Aircraft Cost Calculator: 74 GPH, variable $1,584/hr, total $2,106/hr at 325 hrs · aircraftloancalculator.com King Air C90: PT6A overhaul $62k-$78k/engine, reserve ~$40/hr/engine at 3,500-3,600 TBO
- Última atualização
- 2026
- Seguro
- US$ 18.000/ano
- Salário tripulação
- US$ 180.000/ano
- Preço de referência combustível
- US$ 6/gal
- Hangar
- US$ 30.000/ano
External dimensions
- Comprimento total
- 10,82 m
- Envergadura
- 15,32 m
- Altura
- 4,34 m
- Área da asa
- 27,31 m²
Weights & fuel
- Peso operacional vazio (OEW)
- 2.615 kg
- Peso máximo de decolagem (MTOW)
- 4.377 kg
- Carga máxima (payload)
- 1.603 kg
- Capacidade de combustível
- 1.454 L
- Capacidade de combustível
- 2.603 lb
Minimum runway
RBAC 135.399 · no factoring (≤ 5,670 kg, assumes normal category)sea level / ISA referenceHow much runway the King Air C90 needs to dispatch: the manual figure and what the charter (RBAC 135) rule requires.
Charter (RBAC 135)
729m
no factoring · RBAC 135.399, assuming normal category; small transport-category aircraft are factored (135.397)
Takeoff or BFL, manual
729m
unfactored takeoff, manufacturer
No mandatory factoring: fits 455 of 465 Brazilian public runways.
Minimum runway
Where the King Air C90 dispatches under charter rules
Verdict per regime (private, charter dry and wet) across 465 Brazilian public runways, with the margin in meters.
Pro feature. Available on your Jet Tracker account.
Manufacturer-published distances at sea level, ISA and reference weight. Not corrected for altitude, temperature, wind or runway condition, takeoff included. Uses the declared LDA as a proxy for effective runway length (RBAC 135.361) and the most favourable threshold in calm air (135.385(b)(1)): on the day, wind may force the shorter threshold. Destination only: does not assess the alternate aerodrome (135.387). Not a substitute for the AFM or the operator's performance analysis. Rule: RBAC 135.385 and 135.398; private flying (RBAC 91) is not factored. Runways: declared distance (LDA) from AISWEB/DECEA (2026-09-05), checkable on each aerodrome chart; where DECEA publishes no declared distance, physical length from OurAirports is used.
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zona6 typical seats (pilot included) · 8 maxClub 4 Lavatory Aft
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
✗ no stand-up heightfront cross-section · person = 1.75 m
Length
3,84 m
Width
1,42 m
Height
1,45 m
Volume
245 cu ft
Baggage
54 cu ft
Differences between variants
History
- 1964FAA certification
- 1971 - King Air C90: o turboélice executivo mais longevo da história
O King Air C90 está em produção contínua desde 1971 (versão original), 50+ anos sem interrupção. Passou por evoluções C90A, C90B, C90GT, C90GTi, C90GTx (2010, com avionics Pro Line 21), com mais de 7.500 unidades acumuladas da família King Air entregues mundialmente.
- 2009End of production
Market position
Market position analysis pending.
Brazil Fleet
Estimativa preliminar, variante histórica C90.
King Air C90 (Beechcraft, 1971-2006, todas variantes A/B/C/SE), frota BR estimada 20-40 unidades operacionais, perfil charter regional + agronegócio + escola corporate. Aeronaves 30-50 anos hoje.
Motor PT6A-21/-135 twin, 5-7 pax. Aviônica original analógica + retrofits Garmin G500/600 são comuns. Mercado pre-owned: US$ 600k-1.5M dependendo de programa de motor e horas. Compete com Piper Cheyenne pre-owned mesmo segmento.
523 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)
Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.
Open Analytics
Global fleet
Global distribution pending.
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Pista de terra/grama: turboélice que pousa onde jato não pousa
O C90 opera em pistas de terra e grama (com restrições) e exige apenas ~750 m de pavimento, capacidade que o torna a aeronave executiva de escolha para fazendas no MT, MS, GO e operações remotas em mineração e petróleo no Brasil.
Beechcraft POH C90GTx
Custo operacional ~USD 800-1.200/h: porta de entrada executiva
Com motores PT6A-135A e plataforma simples, o C90 opera por USD 800-1.200/h direto, abaixo da maioria dos jatos VLJ e bem dentro do budget de empresas e produtores rurais que voam 200-400h/ano.
Conklin & de Decker / AOPA
Limitations
Pressurização limitada e velocidade Mach 0.45
Com cruise de ~270 kt (Mach 0.45) e pressurização equivalente a 5.500 ft no FL250 (vs FL410 dos jatos), o C90 é genuinamente lento e não atinge altitudes acima do tempo. Em rotas longas (4h+) o ganho de tempo de jato é dramático.
Curiosities
Utilizado por ANAC, Polícia Federal e governos estaduais brasileiros
O C90/B200 é a aeronave mais comum em frotas oficiais no Brasil: ANAC, PF, PRF, Forças Armadas, e governos estaduais (SP, MG, BA, PE) operam dezenas de unidades em missões de inspeção, transporte e busca.
RAB ANAC
Catalogued accidents
Sources: NTSB, CENIPA, Aviation Safety Network
11/5/2021· BR· Piedade de Caratinga
PT-ONJAproximação VFR a Aeródromo de Caratinga. Aeronave colidiu com cabo de alta tensão de 69kV da CEMIG a 4,63km da cabeceira (esperado 1,8km). Avaliação inadequada do piloto na aproximação. Linha estava fora da Zona de Proteção de Aeródromo.
Official report ↗5/12/2018· BR· Rio Verde
PR-NHOPouso com vento de cauda em pista molhada de Rio Verde (SWLC). Excursão lateral, danos no trem de pouso. Sem feridos.
Official report ↗1/19/2017· BR· Paraty
PR-SOMAproximação VFR ao aeródromo de Paraty (SDTK) em condições de chuva forte. Tripulação prosseguiu abaixo dos mínimos visuais; impacto na água da Baía de Paraty. Erro de planejamento + meteorologia adversa.
Official report ↗10/23/2015· BR· PORTO VELHO
PT-DIQESTOURO DE PNEU
6/7/2015· BR· BELO HORIZONTE
PR-AVGPERDA DE CONTROLE EM VOO
12/3/2013· BR· SÃO JOSÉ DOS PINHAIS
PR-MZPCOM TREM DE POUSO
2/3/2013· BR· CÂNDIDO MOTA
PP-AJVCAUSADO POR FENÔMENO METEOROLÓGICO EM VOO
6/6/2012· BR· GOIÂNIA
PR-CMFCOM TREM DE POUSO
4/20/2012· BR· JUNDIAÍ
PP-WCAPERDA DE CONTROLE EM VOO
1/21/2012· BR· BRAGANÇA PAULISTA
PT-WBQPERDA DE CONTROLE NO SOLO
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Beechcraft King Air C90 cost?
The Beechcraft King Air C90 is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 720.000, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab.
What is the range of the Beechcraft King Air C90?
The maximum range is 1283 nm (1.283 NM · 2.376 km).
How fast is the Beechcraft King Air C90?
Cruise speed is 246 kt, equivalent to 456 km/h.
How many passengers does the Beechcraft King Air C90 seat?
The Beechcraft King Air C90 has 8 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 7 passengers.
How many Beechcraft King Air C90 are there in Brazil?
There are 315 units registered in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026). The King Air C90 family (2 variants) totals 523 units.
Who operates the Beechcraft King Air C90 in Brazil?
261 distinct operators operate 291 units of the Beechcraft King Air C90 in the RAB-ANAC: 72 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 219 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, GO and MG (data as of 9/22/2026). Another 14 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Name, fleet and base of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate a Beechcraft King Air C90 per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 1,944 per flight hour at 400 h/year, of which US$ 1,012 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 372,980 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 400 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.