Empty-leg hub

KDEN — Denver International Airport

United StatesDenver

Denver International Airport (KDEN) in Denver, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 574 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $23,450.

574 live empty legs involving KDEN

Empty-leg demand

Denver International Airport (KDEN) in Denver, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 417 of 574 live legs (73%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Aircraft mix at KDEN is led by Bombardier Challenger 850 (Heavy Jet) (47 legs), with Pilatus PC-12 NG, Dassault Falcon 8X also active.

The busiest live corridors at KDEN are from HECA (60), to KBZN (52), and from PAFA (44).

Priced empty legs at KDEN center on a median ask of $23,450, with an observed range of $3,000–$429,600 (574 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • KDEN: 574 live empty legs (157 out / 417 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KDEN: $23,450 (n=574).
  • Busiest corridor: from HECA (60 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 850 (47 legs, ~8%).

Inbound repositioning into KDEN creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 574 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromHECACairo International Airport60$268,100
Outbound toKBZNBozeman Yellowstone International Airport52$13,600
Inbound fromPAFAFairbanks International Airport44$56,900
Inbound fromKDFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport41$20,700
Outbound toKLAXLos Angeles International Airport20$25,200
Inbound fromKCVGCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport16$21,100

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Bombardier Challenger 850Heavy Jet47
Pilatus PC-12 NGTurboprop37
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet26
Learjet 60Midsize Jet25
Learjet 45Light Jet22

Airport facts

IATA
DEN
ICAO
KDEN
City
Denver
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
5,431 ft
Timezone
America/Denver
Region
North America
Runways
6
Longest runway
16,000 ft
Traffic score
9.8 / 10
Official site
flydenver.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
16R/34L16,000 ft200 ftCONYes
07/2512,000 ft150 ftCONYes
08/2612,000 ft150 ftCONYes
16L/34R12,000 ft150 ftCONYes
17L/35R12,000 ft150 ftCONYes
17R/35L12,000 ft150 ftCONYes

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FAQ

How active is KDEN for empty legs?

Denver International Airport (KDEN) has 574 live empty-leg listings — 157 departing and 417 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KDEN?

The median ask at KDEN is $23,450 across 574 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KDEN?

The strongest live corridor at KDEN is from HECA (Cairo International Airport), with 60 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KDEN most often?

The Bombardier Challenger 850, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KDEN, with 47 live listings (~8% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Denver International Airport?

The primary code for Denver International Airport is KDEN.

Where is KDEN airport located?

Denver International Airport (KDEN) is in Denver, United States.

What is the ICAO code for DEN?

The ICAO code for Denver International Airport (DEN) is KDEN.

What is the longest runway at KDEN?

The longest runway at Denver International Airport (KDEN) is 16,000 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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