Empty-leg hub
KCHS — Charleston International Airport
United StatesCharleston
Charleston International Airport (KCHS) in Charleston, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 749 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $10,200.
749 live empty legs involving KCHS
Empty-leg demand
Charleston International Airport (KCHS) in Charleston, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 491 of 749 live legs (66%) leave KCHS, according to EmptyJet.
Empty legs leaving KCHS concentrate toward KDCA, KOPF, KFLL.
Priced empty legs at KCHS center on a median ask of $10,200, with an observed range of $1,010–$245,400 (749 priced listings).
Pilatus PC-12 NG (Turboprop) dominates empty-leg capacity at KCHS, accounting for about 69% of live inventory (519 of 749 legs).
Key takeaways
- KCHS: 749 live empty legs (491 out / 258 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KCHS: $10,200 (n=749).
- Busiest corridor: to KDCA (60 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Pilatus PC-12 NG (519 legs, ~69%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KCHS creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 749 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 | KDCARonald Reagan Washington National Airport | 60 | $16,100 |
| Outbound to | KOPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport | 22 | $18,450 |
| Outbound to | KFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | 20 | $16,900 |
| Outbound to | KMIAMiami International Airport | 19 | $16,300 |
| Outbound to | KCLECleveland Hopkins International Airport | 3 | $15,000 |
| Outbound to | KLNKLincoln Airport | 3 | $12,400 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NG | Turboprop | 519 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 10 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | Super Midsize Jet | 9 |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Super Midsize Jet | 8 |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign | Super Midsize Jet | 7 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- CHS
- ICAO
- KCHS
- City
- Charleston
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 46 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 9,001 ft
- Traffic score
- 8.1 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- iflychs.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,001 ft | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 03/21 | 7,004 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
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FAQ
How active is KCHS for empty legs?
Charleston International Airport (KCHS) has 749 live empty-leg listings — 491 departing and 258 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KCHS?
The median ask at KCHS is $10,200 across 749 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KCHS?
The strongest live corridor at KCHS is to KDCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport), with 60 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KCHS most often?
The Pilatus PC-12 NG, a Turboprop, is the most common model on empty legs at KCHS, with 519 live listings (~69% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Charleston International Airport?
The primary code for Charleston International Airport is KCHS.
Where is KCHS airport located?
Charleston International Airport (KCHS) is in Charleston, United States.
What is the ICAO code for CHS?
The ICAO code for Charleston International Airport (CHS) is KCHS.
What is the longest runway at KCHS?
The longest runway at Charleston International Airport (KCHS) is 9,001 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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