Empty-leg hub

KCLT — Charlotte Douglas International Airport

United StatesCharlotte

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) in Charlotte, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 261 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $9,800.

261 live empty legs involving KCLT

Empty-leg demand

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) in Charlotte, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 170 of 261 live legs (65%) leave KCLT, according to EmptyJet.

The busiest live corridors at KCLT are from KDFW (8), to KJFK (8), and to KMIA (7).

Priced empty legs at KCLT center on a median ask of $9,800, with an observed range of $3,900–$181,300 (261 priced listings).

Aircraft mix at KCLT is led by Cessna Citation Encore (Light Jet) (116 legs), with Cessna Citation Ultra, Bombardier CRJ-200 also active.

Key takeaways

  • KCLT: 261 live empty legs (170 out / 91 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KCLT: $9,800 (n=261).
  • Busiest corridor: from KDFW (8 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation Encore (116 legs, ~44%).

Outbound empty legs leaving KCLT creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 261 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKDFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport8$25,650
Outbound toKJFKJohn F Kennedy International Airport8$15,900
Outbound toKMIAMiami International Airport7$13,500
Outbound toKFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport6$22,150
Inbound fromKHDNYampa Valley Airport4$30,550
Outbound toKLASHarry Reid International Airport3$45,700

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Cessna Citation EncoreLight Jet116
Cessna Citation UltraLight Jet50
Bombardier CRJ-200Regional Jet6
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range6
Learjet 60Midsize Jet5

Airport facts

IATA
CLT
ICAO
KCLT
City
Charlotte
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
748 ft
Timezone
America/New_York
Region
North America
Runways
4
Longest runway
10,000 ft
Traffic score
9.6 / 10

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
18C/36C10,000 ft150 ftCONC-FNo
18R/36L10,000 ft150 ftCONYes
18L/36R8,676 ft150 ftPEMYes
05/237,502 ft150 ftPEMYes

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FAQ

How active is KCLT for empty legs?

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) has 261 live empty-leg listings — 170 departing and 91 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KCLT?

The median ask at KCLT is $9,800 across 261 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KCLT?

The strongest live corridor at KCLT is from KDFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport), with 8 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KCLT most often?

The Cessna Citation Encore, a Light Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KCLT, with 116 live listings (~44% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

The primary code for Charlotte Douglas International Airport is KCLT.

Where is KCLT airport located?

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) is in Charlotte, United States.

What is the ICAO code for CLT?

The ICAO code for Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is KCLT.

What is the longest runway at KCLT?

The longest runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) is 10,000 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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