Empty-leg hub
KCHS — Charleston International Airport
United StatesCharleston
Charleston International Airport (KCHS) in Charleston, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 807 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $10,800.
807 live empty legs involving KCHS
- Code
- KCHS
- Traffic
- 8.1/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 9,001 ft
- Live legs
- 807
Empty-leg demand
Charleston International Airport (KCHS) in Charleston, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 542 of 807 live legs (67%) leave KCHS, according to EmptyJet.
Repositioning into KCHS is concentrated from KIAD, KRDU, KBNA.
Priced empty legs at KCHS center on a median ask of $10,800, with an observed range of $1,978–$169,300 (807 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at KCHS is led by Pilatus PC-12 NG (Turboprop) (324 legs), with Embraer Phenom 100, Bombardier Challenger 300 also active.
Key takeaways
- KCHS: 807 live empty legs (542 out / 265 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KCHS: $10,800 (n=807).
- Busiest corridor: from KIAD (16 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Pilatus PC-12 NG (324 legs, ~40%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KCHS creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 807 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 | KIADWashington Dulles International Airport | 16 | $13,900 |
| Inbound from | KRDURaleigh Durham International Airport | 11 | $7,100 |
| Inbound from | KBNANashville International Airport | 8 | $20,000 |
| Inbound from | KDFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport | 8 | $19,300 |
| Inbound from | KHSVHuntsville International Carl T Jones Field | 6 | $14,100 |
| Outbound to | KTEBTeterboro Airport | 4 | $8,750 |
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 | 324 |
| Embraer Phenom 100 | Very Light Jet | 184 |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | Super Midsize Jet | 74 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 70 |
| Beechcraft Hawker 900XP | Midsize Jet | 45 |
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 807 live empty-leg listings — 542 departing and 265 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KCHS?
The median ask at KCHS is $10,800 across 807 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 from KIAD (Washington Dulles International Airport), with 16 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 324 live listings (~40% 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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