Empty-leg hub

KCID — The Eastern Iowa Airport

United StatesCedar Rapids

The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) in Cedar Rapids, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 254 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $20,550.

254 live empty legs involving KCID

Empty-leg demand

The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) in Cedar Rapids, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 118 outbound and 136 inbound across 254 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KCID center on a median ask of $20,550, with an observed range of $6,200–$247,400 (254 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at KCID are to KHXD (60), to KVNY (8), and from KBXK (7).

Aircraft mix at KCID is led by Gulfstream G550 (Ultra Long Range) (17 legs), with Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy, Learjet 60 also active.

Key takeaways

  • KCID: 254 live empty legs (118 out / 136 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KCID: $20,550 (n=254).
  • Busiest corridor: to KHXD (60 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Gulfstream G550 (17 legs, ~7%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KCID creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 254 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKHXDHilton Head Airport60$20,000
Outbound toKVNYVan Nuys Airport8$32,300
Inbound fromKBXKBuckeye Municipal Airport7$31,600
Inbound fromKE25Wickenburg Municipal Airport7$31,300
Inbound fromKE63Gila Bend Municipal Airport7$31,800
Outbound toKHWDHayward Executive Airport7$23,700

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range17
Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASySuper Midsize Jet14
Learjet 60Midsize Jet12
Cessna Citation UltraLight Jet11
Dassault Falcon 2000Heavy Jet11

Airport facts

IATA
CID
ICAO
KCID
City
Cedar Rapids
Country
United States
Type
medium airport
Elevation
869 ft
Timezone
America/Chicago
Region
North America
Runways
2
Longest runway
8,601 ft
Traffic score
7.1 / 10

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
09/278,601 ft150 ftPERYes
13/316,200 ft150 ftPERYes

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FAQ

How active is KCID for empty legs?

The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) has 254 live empty-leg listings — 118 departing and 136 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KCID?

The median ask at KCID is $20,550 across 254 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KCID?

The strongest live corridor at KCID is to KHXD (Hilton Head Airport), with 60 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KCID most often?

The Gulfstream G550, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at KCID, with 17 live listings (~7% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for The Eastern Iowa Airport?

The primary code for The Eastern Iowa Airport is KCID.

Where is KCID airport located?

The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) is in Cedar Rapids, United States.

What is the ICAO code for CID?

The ICAO code for The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is KCID.

What is the longest runway at KCID?

The longest runway at The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) is 8,601 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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