Empty-leg hub
FACT — Cape Town International Airport
South AfricaCape Town
Cape Town International Airport (FACT) in Cape Town, South Africa is a two-way empty-leg hub with 330 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $43,148.
330 live empty legs involving FACT
- Code
- FACT
- Traffic
- 7.5/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 10,502 ft
- Live legs
- 330
Empty-leg demand
Cape Town International Airport (FACT) in Cape Town, South Africa sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 131 outbound and 199 inbound across 330 live legs, according to EmptyJet.
Priced empty legs at FACT center on a median ask of $43,148, with an observed range of $2,956–$550,500 (330 priced listings).
The busiest live corridors at FACT are from FAOR (62), to FAOR (58), and from EGLL (35).
Aircraft mix at FACT is led by Hawker 125-600 (Midsize Jet) (58 legs), with Dassault Falcon 7X, Dassault Falcon 8X also active.
Key takeaways
- FACT: 330 live empty legs (131 out / 199 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at FACT: $43,148 (n=330).
- Busiest corridor: from FAOR (62 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Hawker 125-600 (58 legs, ~18%).
Two-way empty-leg flow at FACT creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 330 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | FAORO.R. Tambo International Airport | 62 | $30,900 |
| Outbound to | FAORO.R. Tambo International Airport | 58 | $29,700 |
| Inbound from | EGLLLondon Heathrow Airport | 35 | $261,900 |
| Inbound from | FALALanseria International Airport | 24 | $28,650 |
| Outbound to | DBBBCadjehoun Airport | 12 | $81,800 |
| Inbound from | DBBBCadjehoun Airport | 10 | $92,100 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hawker 125-600 | Midsize Jet | 58 |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 21 |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 18 |
| Dassault Falcon 50E | Large Jet | 16 |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign | Super Midsize Jet | 15 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- CPT
- ICAO
- FACT
- City
- Cape Town
- Country
- South Africa
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 151 ft
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Region
- Africa
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 10,502 ft
- Traffic score
- 7.5 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- airports.co.za
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,502 ft | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 5,581 ft | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is FACT for empty legs?
Cape Town International Airport (FACT) has 330 live empty-leg listings — 131 departing and 199 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at FACT?
The median ask at FACT is $43,148 across 330 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at FACT?
The strongest live corridor at FACT is from FAOR (O.R. Tambo International Airport), with 62 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at FACT most often?
The Hawker 125-600, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at FACT, with 58 live listings (~18% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Cape Town International Airport?
The primary code for Cape Town International Airport is FACT.
Where is FACT airport located?
Cape Town International Airport (FACT) is in Cape Town, South Africa.
What is the ICAO code for CPT?
The ICAO code for Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is FACT.
What is the longest runway at FACT?
The longest runway at Cape Town International Airport (FACT) is 10,502 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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