King Air 200 Takeoff Distance: Key Performance Figures and Charter Planning Considerations

The Beechcraft King Air 200, a twin-turboprop used in private charter, corporate, and government operations, has a takeoff distance typically between 2,479 and 3,300 feet, with ground roll as short as 1,942 feet under favorable standard conditions. At sea level under International Standard Atmosphere conditions at medium weight, ground roll is approximately 1,942 feet and distance over a 50-foot obstacle is about 2,579 feet; near maximum takeoff weight, the obstacle-clearance distance ranges from roughly 2,400 to 2,600 feet. Balanced Field Length, accounting for an engine failure during the takeoff roll, is generally around 5,300 feet, and landing distance is 1,760 feet.

The aircraft is powered by two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-41 turboprop engines producing roughly 850 shaft horsepower each, with a maximum takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds, a maximum cruise speed of 289 knots, a range of approximately 1,800 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 35,000 feet. Fuel capacity is approximately 544 gallons, and charter configurations typically seat 6 to 9 passengers, though the aircraft can accommodate up to 14.

Takeoff performance varies with weight, runway elevation, and temperature; a summer afternoon departure from a mountain airstrip can add more than 500 feet compared with a cool morning at sea level. Charter operators account for these variables by checking runway length, field elevation, temperature, and wind, computing required distance from Aircraft Flight Manual charts or performance software, adjusting load as needed, and applying safety margins typically of 15 to 30 percent above published figures. The King Air 200's short-field capability allows it to comfortably handle a business charter into a 3,200-foot regional strip, offering greater range and payload than the King Air 90 with similar runway needs, while the King Air 350 generally requires more runway due to its higher weight.