Empty-leg hub

KDCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

United StatesWashington

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) in Washington, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 373 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $24,000.

373 live empty legs involving KDCA

Empty-leg demand

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) in Washington, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 212 outbound and 161 inbound across 373 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KDCA center on a median ask of $24,000, with an observed range of $3,200–$489,000 (373 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at KDCA are to KHOU (60), to KLAX (38), and from KCHS (30).

Aircraft mix at KDCA is led by Gulfstream G550 (Ultra Long Range) (19 legs), with Beechcraft Hawker 900XP, Learjet 60 also active.

Key takeaways

  • KDCA: 373 live empty legs (212 out / 161 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KDCA: $24,000 (n=373).
  • Busiest corridor: to KHOU (60 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Gulfstream G550 (19 legs, ~5%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KDCA creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 373 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKHOUWilliam P Hobby Airport60$26,200
Outbound toKLAXLos Angeles International Airport38$65,100
Inbound fromKCHSCharleston International Airport30$13,550
Outbound toTVSAArgyle International Airport12$71,700
Outbound toKOPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport11$26,300
Outbound toKFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport10$20,450

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range19
Beechcraft Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet17
Learjet 60Midsize Jet12
Cessna Citation SovereignSuper Midsize Jet11
Hawker 900Midsize Jet11

Airport facts

IATA
DCA
ICAO
KDCA
City
Washington
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
15 ft
Timezone
America/New_York
Region
North America
Runways
3
Longest runway
7,169 ft
Traffic score
9.1 / 10
Official site
flyreagan.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
01/197,169 ft150 ftASPYes
15/335,204 ft150 ftASPYes
04/225,000 ft150 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KDCA for empty legs?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) has 373 live empty-leg listings — 212 departing and 161 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KDCA?

The median ask at KDCA is $24,000 across 373 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KDCA?

The strongest live corridor at KDCA is to KHOU (William P Hobby Airport), with 60 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KDCA most often?

The Gulfstream G550, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at KDCA, with 19 live listings (~5% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

The primary code for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is KDCA.

Where is KDCA airport located?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) is in Washington, United States.

What is the ICAO code for DCA?

The ICAO code for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is KDCA.

What is the longest runway at KDCA?

The longest runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) is 7,169 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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