Empty-leg hub
KEFD — Ellington Airport
United StatesHouston
Ellington Airport (KEFD) in Houston, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 898 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $27,000.
898 live empty legs involving KEFD
- Code
- KEFD
- Traffic
- 6.3/10
- Runways
- 3
- Longest
- 9,001 ft
- Live legs
- 898
Empty-leg demand
Ellington Airport (KEFD) in Houston, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 806 of 898 live legs (90%) leave KEFD, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KEFD are from KVNY (5), to KSFB (4), and to 4B0 (3).
Priced empty legs at KEFD center on a median ask of $27,000, with an observed range of $3,200–$168,400 (898 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at KEFD is led by Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (Midsize Jet) (334 legs), with Gulfstream GIII, Gulfstream GIV also active.
Key takeaways
- KEFD: 898 live empty legs (806 out / 92 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KEFD: $27,000 (n=898).
- Busiest corridor: from KVNY (5 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (334 legs, ~37%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KEFD creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 898 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 | KVNYVan Nuys Airport | 5 | $25,700 |
| Outbound to | KSFBOrlando Sanford International Airport | 4 | $19,100 |
| Outbound to | 4B0South Albany Airport | 3 | $32,300 |
| Outbound to | CYYZToronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport | 3 | $15,600 |
| Outbound to | K0B5Turners Falls Airport | 3 | $33,300 |
| Outbound to | K0B8Elizabeth Field | 3 | $32,100 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft Hawker 900XP | Midsize Jet | 334 |
| Gulfstream GIII | Heavy Jet | 231 |
| Gulfstream GIV | Heavy Jet | 207 |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | Super Midsize Jet | 13 |
| Cessna Citation XLS | Midsize Jet | 11 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- EFD
- ICAO
- KEFD
- City
- Houston
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 32 ft
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 9,001 ft
- Traffic score
- 6.3 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17R/35L | 9,001 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 04/22 | 8,001 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 4,609 ft | 75 ft | CON | No |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KEFD for empty legs?
Ellington Airport (KEFD) has 898 live empty-leg listings — 806 departing and 92 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KEFD?
The median ask at KEFD is $27,000 across 898 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KEFD?
The strongest live corridor at KEFD is from KVNY (Van Nuys Airport), with 5 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KEFD most often?
The Beechcraft Hawker 900XP, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KEFD, with 334 live listings (~37% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Ellington Airport?
The primary code for Ellington Airport is KEFD.
Where is KEFD airport located?
Ellington Airport (KEFD) is in Houston, United States.
What is the ICAO code for EFD?
The ICAO code for Ellington Airport (EFD) is KEFD.
What is the longest runway at KEFD?
The longest runway at Ellington Airport (KEFD) is 9,001 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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