Empty-leg hub
FACT — Cape Town International Airport
South AfricaCape Town
Cape Town International Airport (FACT) in Cape Town, South Africa is an inbound empty-leg hub with 386 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $88,700.
386 live empty legs involving FACT
Empty-leg demand
Cape Town International Airport (FACT) in Cape Town, South Africa is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 318 of 386 live legs (82%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Aircraft mix at FACT is led by Gulfstream G200 (Midsize Jet) (48 legs), with Hawker 125-600, Dassault Falcon 8X also active.
Repositioning into FACT is concentrated from DIAP, DGAA, FAOR.
Priced empty legs at FACT center on a median ask of $88,700, with an observed range of $2,922–$250,700 (386 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- FACT: 386 live empty legs (68 out / 318 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at FACT: $88,700 (n=386).
- Busiest corridor: from DIAP (65 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Gulfstream G200 (48 legs, ~12%).
Inbound repositioning into FACT creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 386 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 | DIAPFelix-Houphouet-Boigny International Airport | 65 | $92,700 |
| Inbound from | DGAAKotoka International Airport | 60 | $105,300 |
| Inbound from | FAORO.R. Tambo International Airport | 60 | $30,600 |
| Outbound to | FAORO.R. Tambo International Airport | 54 | $29,000 |
| Inbound from | LSZHZurich Airport | 44 | $228,700 |
| Inbound from | FALALanseria International Airport | 30 | $29,600 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream G200 | Midsize Jet | 48 |
| Hawker 125-600 | Midsize Jet | 46 |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 23 |
| Hawker 4000 | Super Midsize Jet | 20 |
| Bombardier Global Express | Ultra Long Range | 16 |
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 386 live empty-leg listings — 68 departing and 318 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at FACT?
The median ask at FACT is $88,700 across 386 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 DIAP (Felix-Houphouet-Boigny International Airport), with 65 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at FACT most often?
The Gulfstream G200, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at FACT, with 48 live listings (~12% 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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