Empty-leg hub

CYYC — Calgary International Airport

CanadaCalgary

Calgary International Airport (CYYC) in Calgary, Canada is a two-way empty-leg hub with 1,825 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $25,000.

1825 live empty legs involving CYYC

Empty-leg demand

Calgary International Airport (CYYC) in Calgary, Canada sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 1,051 outbound and 774 inbound across 1,825 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at CYYC center on a median ask of $25,000, with an observed range of $1,769–$236,300 (1,825 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at CYYC are from CYOW (62), from CYVR (57), and to CYLW (37).

Aircraft mix at CYYC is led by Cessna Citation Longitude (Super Midsize Jet) (437 legs), with Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation XLS+ also active.

Key takeaways

  • CYYC: 1,825 live empty legs (1,051 out / 774 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at CYYC: $25,000 (n=1,825).
  • Busiest corridor: from CYOW (62 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation Longitude (437 legs, ~24%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at CYYC creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,825 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromCYOWOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport62$50,850
Inbound fromCYVRVancouver International Airport57$18,200
Outbound toCYLWKelowna International Airport37$14,600
Outbound toCYULMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport23$59,900
Outbound toKJFKJohn F Kennedy International Airport21$64,400
Outbound toCYCDNanaimo Airport20$21,300

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Cessna Citation LongitudeSuper Midsize Jet437
Cessna Citation CJ3+Light Jet386
Cessna Citation XLS+Midsize Jet221
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet171
Bombardier Challenger 300Super Midsize Jet94

Airport facts

IATA
YYC
ICAO
CYYC
City
Calgary
Country
Canada
Type
large airport
Elevation
3,557 ft
Timezone
America/Denver
Region
North America
Runways
4
Longest runway
14,000 ft
Traffic score
8.6 / 10

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Official site
calgaryairport.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
17L/35R14,000 ft200 ftCONCYes
17R/35L12,675 ft200 ftASPYes
11/298,000 ft200 ftASPYes
08/266,200 ft150 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is CYYC for empty legs?

Calgary International Airport (CYYC) has 1,825 live empty-leg listings — 1,051 departing and 774 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at CYYC?

The median ask at CYYC is $25,000 across 1,825 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at CYYC?

The strongest live corridor at CYYC is from CYOW (Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport), with 62 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at CYYC most often?

The Cessna Citation Longitude, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at CYYC, with 437 live listings (~24% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Calgary International Airport?

The primary code for Calgary International Airport is CYYC.

Where is CYYC airport located?

Calgary International Airport (CYYC) is in Calgary, Canada.

What is the ICAO code for YYC?

The ICAO code for Calgary International Airport (YYC) is CYYC.

What is the longest runway at CYYC?

The longest runway at Calgary International Airport (CYYC) is 14,000 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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