Empty-leg hub
K49B — Sturgis Municipal Airport
United StatesSturgis
Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B) in Sturgis, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 387 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $19,100.
387 live empty legs involving K49B
- Code
- K49B
- Traffic
- 4.0/10
- Runways
- 1
- Longest
- 5,100 ft
- Live legs
- 387
Empty-leg demand
Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B) in Sturgis, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 335 of 387 live legs (87%) leave K49B, according to EmptyJet.
Empty legs leaving K49B concentrate toward KTEB, KJVL, CNQ4.
Priced empty legs at K49B center on a median ask of $19,100, with an observed range of $11,000–$68,600 (387 priced listings).
Cessna Citation CJ3+ (Light Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at K49B, accounting for about 84% of live inventory (327 of 387 legs).
Key takeaways
- K49B: 387 live empty legs (335 out / 52 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at K49B: $19,100 (n=387).
- Busiest corridor: to KTEB (3 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation CJ3+ (327 legs, ~84%).
Outbound empty legs leaving K49B creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 387 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | KTEBTeterboro Airport | 3 | $25,200 |
| Outbound to | KJVLSouthern Wisconsin Regional Airport | 2 | $16,000 |
| Outbound to | CNQ4Tillsonburg Airport | 1 | $21,000 |
| Outbound to | CNY3Collingwood Regional Airport | 1 | $21,100 |
| Outbound to | CSE4Lachute Airport | 1 | $24,200 |
| Outbound to | CYCKChatham Kent Airport | 1 | $20,400 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Light Jet | 327 |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | Super Midsize Jet | 13 |
| Bombardier Global 6000 | Ultra Long Range | 11 |
| Hawker 800XP | Midsize Jet | 6 |
| Learjet 60XR | Midsize Jet | 6 |
Airport facts
- ICAO
- K49B
- Ident
- K49B
- City
- Sturgis
- Country
- United States
- Type
- small airport
- Elevation
- 3,243 ft
- Timezone
- America/Denver
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 5,100 ft
- Traffic score
- 4.0 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,100 ft | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is K49B for empty legs?
Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B) has 387 live empty-leg listings — 335 departing and 52 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at K49B?
The median ask at K49B is $19,100 across 387 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at K49B?
The strongest live corridor at K49B is to KTEB (Teterboro Airport), with 3 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at K49B most often?
The Cessna Citation CJ3+, a Light Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at K49B, with 327 live listings (~84% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Sturgis Municipal Airport?
The primary code for Sturgis Municipal Airport is K49B.
Where is K49B airport located?
Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B) is in Sturgis, United States.
What is the longest runway at K49B?
The longest runway at Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B) is 5,100 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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