Turboprops handle the shorter legs of an Aruba trip well, where a small group wants a capable aircraft without paying for a jet.
The Beechcraft Denali is a turboprop. It seats 6 to 9 with a published range of 1,600 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 285 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 31,000 feet, 48 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
The Denali is still in development, and the figures on this page are Textron’s published targets rather than certified numbers. It is not yet available for charter, and your advisor can suggest a turboprop that is.
Until the Denali is certified, Aruba clients who want a turboprop for a shorter leg can choose from the aircraft we arrange today, such as the single-engine Pilatus PC-12 or the twin-engine King Air 350, and your advisor will compare range, cabin and cost for the trip.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Textron Aviation (Beechcraft)
- Year introduced: 2027 (expected)
- Seating: 6 to 9
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,600 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 285 knots
- Service ceiling: 31,000 feet
- Length: 48.8 feet
- Wingspan: 54.3 feet
- Height: 15.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 48 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Flying to Aruba
The island’s airport is closed to private flights between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., so your advisor plans the departure from home around a daytime arrival.
For an aircraft in this class, a trip from the mainland usually includes one or more fuel stops, and on the island every private flight uses Queen Beatrix International in Oranjestad. The runway an aircraft needs is calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and your advisor confirms it with the operator before the trip is booked.
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 Availability
The Beechcraft Denali is not on the charter market yet, which is why this page has no hourly rate. Textron Aviation expects to finish flight testing in October 2026 and to bring the aircraft into service in 2027, and once charter operators add it to their fleets, we will be able to quote it and will add pricing here. Until then, your advisor can suggest a turboprop that is flying today, such as the Pilatus PC-12 or the King Air 350.
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft King Air 100
- Beechcraft King Air 250
- Beechcraft King Air 260
- Beechcraft King Air 360
- Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
- Cessna Grand Caravan 208B
Contact
For a quote on a Beechcraft Denali charter to or from Aruba, 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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Beechcraft unless noted otherwise.