For two or three people going a short distance from Nantucket, a piston aircraft is often the sensible answer rather than the impressive one.
Beechcraft (Textron Aviation) introduced the Beech Baron 58 in 1969. It is flown by a crew of 1. The type carries 5 passengers, cruises at 200 knots, tops out at 20,688 feet, covers 1,480 nautical miles and holds 27 cubic feet of baggage. Every Beech Baron 58 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1969
- Seating: 5
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,480 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 200 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,688 feet
- Length: 29.8 feet
- Wingspan: 37.8 feet
- Height: 9.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 27 cubic feet
Why the Beech Baron 58 Fits Nantucket
These operate from Nantucket Memorial (KACK), and the same aircraft can use Martha’s Vineyard (KMVY) and Cape Cod Gateway (KHYA) on the mainland side.
A published range of 1,480 nautical miles brings West Palm Beach, Nassau, Miami and Naples, Florida within reach of Nantucket, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
July and August are the island’s peak, and on a busy weekend it is ramp and parking space rather than aircraft availability that runs out first. The tower runs to ten at night in summer and nine through the winter.
The runway required on the day is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on your date, so we confirm it with them for your specific trip.
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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 Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Beech Baron 58 run $1,000 to $1,500 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Nantucket to Naples, Florida is about 1,077 nautical miles, which is roughly 5.5 to 6.0 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Pistons Available
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- Cessna 340
- Cirrus SR-22
- Piper Aerostar 600
- Piper Cherokee Six PA-32
- Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain
Contact
For a quote on a Beech Baron 58 charter to or from Nantucket, call 1-888-987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.