Six-seat normally aspirated piston twin · Twin-engine piston aircraft · production 2005–2026 · See its reach on the 3D globe
A Beechcraft Baron G58 costs approximately $1.43m (€1.33m) to $1.71m (€1.59m) to buy at 2023 market values, and about $112k (€104k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $1,404 (€1,300) per flight hour all-in. It seats 6, cruises at 202 kt (232 mph) and has a published range of 1,480 nm (2,741 km), needing about 2,297 ft (700 m) of runway. Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.
The Baron G58 is the piston twin most others are measured against: fast, well-balanced, genuinely comfortable and carrying the Beechcraft reputation for build quality. It is the aspirational normally aspirated twin. The economics are the sober part, because two six-cylinder Continentals mean fuel, maintenance and overhaul reserves that edge toward what some older turboprops cost to run, so it rewards owners who need the redundancy and the cabin and will fly enough to justify them. As a used buy, engine and systems status swamps model year.
First-party reference values for this model. They are shown separately from PlaneFit planning estimates and do not enter Finder or cross-model rankings until each field is normalised across the catalogue.
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,495 kg |
|---|---|
| Useful load | 705 kg |
| Usable fuel | 734 L |
| Landing distance | 759 m |
| Service ceiling | 20,688 ft |
| Engine | 2 x Continental IO-550-C piston engines, 300 shp each |
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1,545 lb (701 kg) |
| Published planning range | 1,480 nm (2,741 km) |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 992 nm (1,837 km) |
| Cruise speed | 202 kt (232 mph) |
| Runway need | ~2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Landing gear | Retractable tricycle |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | $65k (€60k) |
| Direct cost per flight hour | $594 (€550) |
A proven, capable piston twin, but two large engines create operating costs close to some older turboprops.
Indicative cash costs at 2023 market values, before financing, depreciation and tax. The fixed base is the same whether the aircraft flies or not, so the effective hourly cost falls as utilisation rises.
| Annual use | Annual cash cost | Effective cost / h | Five-year cash outlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 h / year | $89k (€82k) | $2,214 (€2,050) | $2m (€1.85m) |
| 80 h / year | $112k (€104k) | $1,404 (€1,300) | $2.12m (€1.96m) |
| 120 h / year | $136k (€126k) | $1,134 (€1,050) | $2.24m (€2.07m) |
| 180 h / year | $172k (€159k) | $954 (€883) | $2.41m (€2.24m) |
Every figure above is built from a $65k (€60k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $594 (€550) per hour flown for fuel, reserves and consumables. It is a planning model for comparing aircraft and testing utilisation, not a maintenance programme quote, insurance quote or pre-buy assessment.
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at $124k (€115k) per year at 80 hours. Airframe and engine time, maintenance and damage history, avionics, equipment, geography and tax treatment move a real transaction further than the model year does, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model. A cheaper example carrying deferred maintenance can be the more expensive aircraft once the first annual inspection is complete.
Beechcraft Baron G58 cost guide answers the same figures as standalone purchase and ownership questions, and the ownership cost calculator lets you replace these assumptions with your own hours and fixed costs.
On top of a pilot certificate, this aircraft obliges the person flying it to hold the following. Each one is time and money before the first trip, and insurers usually attach their own minimums on top.
US requirements under 14 CFR 61.31, stated for orientation and not as advice. PlaneFit is not an aviation authority or a training organisation. Other authorities set different rules, and the current regulation and your instructor are what govern.
An indicative 2023 market price for a Beechcraft Baron G58 is $1.43m (€1.33m) to $1.71m (€1.59m). This is a planning estimate normalised across the market, not a quote for a specific airframe. Condition, engine time remaining, avionics and damage history move the real number more than the model year does.
Flying 80 hours a year, a Beechcraft Baron G58 works out at roughly $112k (€104k) annually, which is about $1,404 (€1,300) per flight hour all-in once fixed costs are spread across those hours. The direct cost per hour alone, covering fuel, reserves and consumables, is about $594 (€550).
Published range is 1,480 nm (2,741 km). With 4 people aboard and realistic reserves, plan on a practical radius of about 992 nm rather than the brochure figure.
Beyond a pilot certificate, a Beechcraft Baron G58 requires multi-engine rating and complex airplane endorsement. An airplane multi-engine land class rating. Insurers add their own minimum: multi-engine time, time in this make and model, and often a checkout with a named instructor before you fly it solo. These are US requirements and are stated for orientation; confirm them against the current regulation and an instructor.
Plan on approximately 2,297 ft (700 m) for take-off. Check this against the actual runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading, all of which extend the requirement.
Direct comparisons against the models buyers most often weigh against this one.
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