Empty-leg hub

KHOU — William P Hobby Airport

United StatesHouston

William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) in Houston, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 2,015 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $19,300.

2015 live empty legs involving KHOU

Empty-leg demand

William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) in Houston, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 1,259 outbound and 756 inbound across 2,015 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KHOU center on a median ask of $19,300, with an observed range of $2,000–$235,500 (2,015 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at KHOU are from KDCA (60), to LFMN (37), and from ENZV (27).

Aircraft mix at KHOU is led by Cessna Citation Ultra (Light Jet) (551 legs), with Learjet 60, Cessna Citation XLS+ also active.

Key takeaways

  • KHOU: 2,015 live empty legs (1,259 out / 756 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KHOU: $19,300 (n=2,015).
  • Busiest corridor: from KDCA (60 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation Ultra (551 legs, ~27%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KHOU creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 2,015 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKDCARonald Reagan Washington National Airport60$26,200
Outbound toLFMNNice-Cote d'Azur Airport37$171,500
Inbound fromENZVStavanger Airport, Sola27$153,100
Inbound fromKRSWSouthwest Florida International Airport20$24,950
Outbound toMYNNLynden Pindling International Airport18$35,000
Outbound toKSGJNortheast Florida Regional Airport17$20,100

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Cessna Citation UltraLight Jet551
Learjet 60Midsize Jet483
Cessna Citation XLS+Midsize Jet297
Cessna Citation VLight Jet87
Learjet 75Super Light Jet71

Airport facts

IATA
HOU
ICAO
KHOU
City
Houston
Country
United States
Type
medium airport
Elevation
46 ft
Timezone
America/Chicago
Region
North America
Runways
4
Longest runway
7,602 ft
Traffic score
8.6 / 10
Official site
fly2houston.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
04/227,602 ft150 ftCONYes
12R/30L7,602 ft150 ftASPYes
17/356,000 ft150 ftPEMYes
12L/30R5,148 ft100 ftCONYes

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FAQ

How active is KHOU for empty legs?

William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) has 2,015 live empty-leg listings — 1,259 departing and 756 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KHOU?

The median ask at KHOU is $19,300 across 2,015 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KHOU?

The strongest live corridor at KHOU is from KDCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport), with 60 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KHOU most often?

The Cessna Citation Ultra, a Light Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KHOU, with 551 live listings (~27% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for William P Hobby Airport?

The primary code for William P Hobby Airport is KHOU.

Where is KHOU airport located?

William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) is in Houston, United States.

What is the ICAO code for HOU?

The ICAO code for William P Hobby Airport (HOU) is KHOU.

What is the longest runway at KHOU?

The longest runway at William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) is 7,602 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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