Charter a Baron 58

The Beechcraft Baron 58 is the most capable twin-piston aircraft in the private charter market and the longest-running Beechcraft design still in production - introduced in 1969, it remains available as the Baron G58 today, with Textron Aviation confirming in November 2025 that production of the Baron and Bonanza will end once current orders are fulfilled, concluding a 64-year production run. The Baron 58 was developed from the Baron 55 with a longer fuselage allowing four-seat club seating, double aft baggage doors and an increased gross weight of 5,400 lb. Two Continental IO-520-L piston engines power the standard Baron 58; the G58 (from 2005) upgraded to Continental IO-550-C engines with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and became the first Hawker Beechcraft aircraft approved for London City Airport operations in 2010. Wikipedia confirmed 2,124 Model 58 aircraft were built before the G58 replaced the original; over 6,691 total Barons across all variants have been produced since 1961. Air Charter Service described the Baron 58 as "the ultimate piston-powered aircraft" and confirmed it has "outlasted its competitors for over 50 years."

The Baron 58 is a twin-engine piston aircraft - not a turboprop and not a jet. Continental IO-520/IO-550 piston engines produce 300 hp each with naturally aspirated combustion (the 58TC and 58P variants use turbocharged TSIO-520 engines). This piston configuration delivers lower operating costs, lower fuel burn and lower charter rates than any turboprop or jet of comparable cabin size, making the Baron 58 the most economical way to fly in a pressurised twin-engine aircraft on short UK regional and European missions. Charter prices start from approximately £700 per flight hour. For the full fleet see our private jet price guide or browse our complete fleet.

Why charter the Baron 58?

• Twin-engine piston aircraft - lowest charter rate of any twin-engine pressurised aircraft; lower than any turboprop or jet. The Baron 58's Continental IO-520/IO-550 piston engines deliver lower operating costs than any turboprop or jet. Air Charter Advisors confirmed the charter rate for the Baron 58 is significantly below comparable-cabin turboprops, making it the entry point into twin-engine charter. For groups of 4 to 5 on short sectors under 600 nm where cost is the priority and some additional flight time is acceptable, the Baron 58 provides twin-engine safety and a pressurised cabin option (58P variant) at the lowest available twin-engine rate. The pre-owned value of approximately $295,000 for a Baron 58 (vs $1.4 million for a King Air C90GT) reflects the acquisition cost difference that drives charter rate savings directly to the client;
• London City Airport certified (G58 from 2010); short-field performance; access to city-centre airfields unavailable to larger aircraft. Air Charter Service confirmed the Baron G58 "was given London City landing approvals in 2010" - the first Hawker Beechcraft aircraft certified for London City's steep 5.5-degree approach and short 1,508 m runway. This certification opens the Baron G58 to central London arrivals without the Heathrow or Gatwick transfer. The Baron 58's short-field performance generally enables operations from smaller UK regional airfields, private grass strips and European city-adjacent airports that turboprops and jets cannot access. For charter clients whose destination city has a convenient short-runway airport, the Baron 58 provides direct access unavailable to most of the charter fleet;
• Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit (G58); synthetic vision; Electronic Stability and Protection; ADS-B - current-generation avionics in a piston aircraft. GlobalAir confirmed the G58 cockpit carries "the Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck, with Standard ADS-B, Electronic Stability and Protection, and IFR High and Low Charts with Night Mode." The G1000 NXi is the same avionics generation as the King Air C90GTi's Pro Line 21 in terms of navigation and safety capability - providing glass cockpit situational awareness at piston aircraft rates. Electronic Stability and Protection is an automatic envelope protection system that reduces inadvertent unusual attitude entry. For charter clients who specify modern avionics and enhanced safety systems on their chosen aircraft, the G58 provides current-standard glass cockpit at the lowest available twin-engine rate;
• Two baggage compartments - nose and aft; London to Cannes non-stop with full payload; 200 kt cruise; 50-year production pedigree. Air Charter Service confirmed the Baron 58 has "two baggage compartments, one at the rear of the cabin and the other in the aircraft's nose, with ample space for four suitcases and hand luggage." The dual-compartment arrangement means baggage is distributed fore and aft for weight and balance. Air Charter Service confirmed the Baron 58 "can fly non-stop from London to Cannes with a full payload" - approximately 840 nm. Wikipedia confirmed 200 kt (370 km/h) cruise at 7,000 ft for the standard Baron 58. The Continental IO-520/IO-550 engines driving four-blade propellers provide reliable cruise performance at a fuel burn of approximately 31 gph total - exceptionally economical for a twin-engine pressurised platform;
• 58P pressurised variant and 58TC turbocharged variant - options for higher altitude operations and better hot-and-high performance. Wikipedia confirmed the Baron 58P (from 1976) is "pressurized cabin, powered by two Continental TSIO-520-L turbocharged piston engines. 495 produced." The 58P enables flight at up to 25,000 ft with a pressurised cabin - providing a meaningful weather avoidance ceiling above the standard 58's unpressurised 20,000 ft. GlobalAir confirmed the 58P "reaches a maximum cruise speed of 260 knots" with turbocharged TSIO-520-WB engines. The 58TC (151 produced) uses the same turbocharged engines without the pressurised cabin, providing altitude performance at lower cost. When chartering, confirm whether the specific aircraft is the standard 58 (unpressurised), 58TC (turbocharged, unpressurised) or 58P (pressurised) as operational capability differs substantially;
• 64-year production run ending 2025; 6,691+ total Barons built; Textron OEM support confirmed; timeless Beechcraft design pedigree. Wikipedia confirmed Baron production from 1961 to the present with over 6,691 aircraft built across all variants. In November 2025 Textron Aviation announced production of the Baron and Bonanza will end once current orders are fulfilled, with Textron confirming parts and support for the Baron indefinitely. The Baron 58's longevity reflects structural integrity and operational economy across six decades. The design traces directly to the Beechcraft Travel Air and Bonanza family - a low-wing monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear and the quality craftsmanship that made Beechcraft aircraft the benchmark for twin-piston design. For charter clients who appreciate aviation heritage, the Baron 58 is the defining twin-piston aircraft of the 20th century.

Charter cost - Baron 58 prices from UK airports

Hourly rates run from approximately £700 to £1,000 - the lowest in the Private Jets UK fleet, reflecting the Baron 58's piston engine configuration, lower fuel burn and modest cabin dimensions. For groups of 3 to 5 on short UK regional and European sectors under 600 nm where minimum charter rates are the priority, the Baron 58 provides twin-engine reliability and the Beechcraft build quality at entry-level pricing.

Indicative one-way prices from UK airports:

• London City to Paris - from £840 (4 passengers, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes; G58 London City certified);
• London to Edinburgh - from £840 (4 passengers, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes);
• London to Geneva - from £1,400 (4 passengers, approximately 2 hours);
• London to Nice - from £1,680 (4 passengers, approximately 2 hours 20 minutes);
• Edinburgh to Manchester - from £700 (4 passengers, approximately 45 minutes);
• London to Amsterdam - from £910 (4 passengers, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes);
• London to Dublin - from £840 (4 passengers, approximately 1 hour 10 minutes).

Empty Leg flights appear on repositioning routes. See our Empty Legs page for current availability.

Ideal routes for the Baron 58

Best matched to short UK regional and European missions under 600 nm where minimum charter rates, twin-engine safety and London City access serve groups of 3 to 5:

• London City Airport operations where G58 certification provides central London arrivals. The G58's London City certification enables direct arrivals into London's most central airport - 10 minutes from Canary Wharf and the City financial district by DLR. For groups whose business is in the City or East London, a London City arrival on a G58 eliminates the Heathrow or Gatwick transfer entirely. London City to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels and Dublin are all within 90 minutes;
• Short UK regional sectors (30 to 90 minutes) at minimum twin-engine charter rates. The Baron 58's £700/hr entry-level rate makes it the most economical twin-engine option for short UK domestic sectors. Edinburgh to Manchester, London to Bristol, Manchester to Belfast and other sub-60-minute UK hops are well suited to the Baron 58's economy and performance. At these sector lengths no time penalty versus faster aircraft is significant enough to justify higher rates;
• Short European day trips (1 to 2.5 hours) to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels and Nice within 840 nm range. London to Paris (approximately 210 nm), London to Amsterdam (approximately 250 nm), London to Brussels (approximately 210 nm) and London to Nice (approximately 840 nm) are all within the Baron 58's non-stop capability. Air Charter Service confirmed London to Cannes non-stop with full payload - Nice at approximately 840 nm is within range with favourable conditions. At 200 kt cruise these sectors add 15 to 30 minutes versus a light jet, offset by the Baron 58's significantly lower rate;
• 58P pressurised variant for sectors above 10,000 ft where cabin pressure is required. The Baron 58P with pressurised cabin operates to 25,000 ft and provides weather avoidance capability and passenger comfort not available in the standard unpressurised 58. For sectors across Alpine terrain or in winter conditions where staying above weather requires 15,000 ft or more, the 58P is the appropriate Baron variant. Confirm pressurisation availability with the operator before booking any high-altitude sector;
• Budget-priority missions where the lowest available twin-engine rate overrides speed considerations. For charter clients whose binding constraint is budget and whose mission is within 600 nm, the Baron 58 at £700 to £1,000/hr provides twin-engine safety and Beechcraft reliability at approximately 40 to 50% below a comparable-mission King Air 90 and 60 to 70% below a light jet. There is no faster way to access twin-engine private charter at the lowest available rate in the UK market.

Cabin and in-flight experience

The Baron 58 cabin measures 1.07 m (3.5 ft) wide and 1.24 m (4.1 ft) high with the longer fuselage that distinguishes the 58 from the Baron 55 and 56. The standard configuration provides four seats in a club arrangement; a fifth passenger can sit in an additional rear-facing seat. Air Charter Service confirmed a maximum of five passengers in charter configuration (a sixth can sit with the pilot in owner-operated aircraft but not on charter). Fold-down tables and good window size make the compact cabin adequate for short working sectors. Two Continental IO-520-L or IO-550-C piston engines run at 31 gph total fuel burn - significantly lower than any turboprop or jet alternative. The dual baggage compartments (nose and aft) provide combined capacity for four suitcases and hand luggage. The G58 cockpit carries Garmin G1000 NXi with full IFR glass panel.

• Cabin. 1.07 m wide x 1.24 m high; longer fuselage than Baron 55/56; not stand-up;
• Layout. Club-4 standard; 5th seat available; 5 passengers maximum on charter;
• Baggage. Two compartments: nose + aft; ~4 suitcases plus hand luggage;
• Engines (Baron 58). 2 x Continental IO-520-L or IO-550-C (300 hp each; naturally aspirated; 31 gph total);
• Engines (58P/58TC). 2 x Continental TSIO-520 (310-325 hp; turbocharged; pressurised on 58P);
• Avionics (G58). Garmin G1000 NXi (ADS-B; Electronic Stability and Protection; IFR charts; synthetic vision);
• London City. G58 certified for London City Airport operations (from 2010);
• Pressurisation. Standard 58: unpressurised; 58P: pressurised to 25,000 ft.

Technical specifications

Baron 58 vs similar aircraft

• Baron 58 vs King Air 90 (C90GTi). The King Air C90GTi is the natural step up - twin-engine turboprop at £900/hr (vs Baron 58's £700/hr), 275 kt cruise (vs 200 kt), 30,000 ft ceiling (vs 20,688 ft), 980 nm range (vs 934 nm) and Collins Pro Line 21 avionics. The Baron 58 counters with lower rates, lower fuel burn (31 gph vs approximately 55 gph for the C90GTi), London City certification (G58), and piston engine simplicity. For budget-first groups on short UK sectors, the Baron 58 is the entry point; for any sector over 600 nm or requiring above-weather cruise altitude, the King Air 90 is the practical choice;
• Baron 58 vs Cessna Citation Mustang (entry VLJ). The Citation Mustang is a Very Light Jet at approximately £1,400/hr with 340 kt cruise and 40,000 ft ceiling. The Baron 58 counters with 50% lower rates, London City certification (G58), short-field and grass runway access and twin-piston reliability on short sectors. The Citation Mustang is 70% faster, substantially higher ceiling and 40,000 ft weather avoidance. For groups where speed and altitude matter the Mustang is appropriate; for minimum-rate twin-engine short sectors the Baron 58 is the entry-point choice;
• Baron 58 vs Baron 58P. The 58P adds pressurisation (to 25,000 ft) and turbocharged TSIO-520 engines for higher-altitude cruise at 260 kt, at approximately 20-30% higher charter rates. For any mission where cabin pressure is required (sectors above 10,000 ft for extended periods, winter crossings of mountainous terrain, or clients with health sensitivity to altitude) the 58P is the appropriate variant. For flat and coastal UK and European sectors under 10,000 ft, the standard Baron 58 at lower rates is adequate.

Frequently asked questions - Baron 58 charter

How much does it cost to charter a Baron 58?
Charter rates run from approximately £700 to £1,000 per flight hour. London to Edinburgh costs from £840 for 4 passengers. London to Geneva costs from £1,400. London to Nice costs from £1,680. All quotes from Private Jets UK are fully itemised with no hidden charges.

Is the Baron 58 a jet?
No - the Baron 58 is a twin-engine piston aircraft, not a jet and not a turboprop. It is powered by Continental IO-520-L or IO-550-C piston engines of 300 hp each. Piston engines burn considerably less fuel than turboprops or jets, which is why Baron 58 charter rates are the lowest of any twin-engine aircraft. The Baron G58 variant uses a Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit that provides jet-standard avionics, but the engines remain piston-powered.

Is the Baron 58 pressurised?
The standard Baron 58 and G58 are not pressurised; the service ceiling is 20,688 ft. The Baron 58P variant (495 built, 1976-1984) is pressurised and can operate to 25,000 ft. The 58TC is turbocharged but not pressurised. If pressurisation is required for your mission, confirm the 58P specification with the operator before booking.

Can the Baron G58 land at London City Airport?
Yes - Air Charter Service confirmed the Baron G58 "was given London City landing approvals in 2010," making it the first Hawker Beechcraft aircraft certified for London City's steep approach and short runway. This opens direct central London arrival for G58 charter clients. Confirm the specific aircraft is a G58 variant (not an earlier Baron 58) before booking for London City operations.

How many passengers can fly on a Baron 58?
Four in the standard club configuration; five with the additional rear-facing seat. Air Charter Service confirmed the maximum for charter is five passengers - a sixth seat in the cockpit alongside a single pilot is available in owner-operated aircraft only, not in charter. The cabin does not allow standing. Two baggage compartments (nose and aft) accommodate approximately four suitcases and hand luggage.