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

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromDIAPFelix-Houphouet-Boigny International Airport65$92,700
Inbound fromDGAAKotoka International Airport60$105,300
Inbound fromFAORO.R. Tambo International Airport60$30,600
Outbound toFAORO.R. Tambo International Airport54$29,000
Inbound fromLSZHZurich Airport44$228,700
Inbound fromFALALanseria International Airport30$29,600

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Gulfstream G200Midsize Jet48
Hawker 125-600Midsize Jet46
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet23
Hawker 4000Super Midsize Jet20
Bombardier Global ExpressUltra Long Range16

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
Official site
airports.co.za

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
01/1910,502 ft200 ftASPYes
16/345,581 ft151 ftASPYes

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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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