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 1,287 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $15,000.

1287 live empty legs involving KHOU

Empty-leg demand

William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) in Houston, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 768 outbound and 519 inbound across 1,287 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KHOU center on a median ask of $15,000, with an observed range of $2,000–$333,200 (1,287 priced listings).

Repositioning into KHOU is concentrated from KDCA, ENZV, KATL.

Aircraft mix at KHOU is led by Pilatus PC-12/47 NG (Turboprop) (304 legs), with Beechcraft Hawker 900XP, Learjet 75 also active.

Key takeaways

  • KHOU: 1,287 live empty legs (768 out / 519 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KHOU: $15,000 (n=1,287).
  • Busiest corridor: from KDCA (59 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Pilatus PC-12/47 NG (304 legs, ~24%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KHOU creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,287 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 Airport59$26,200
Inbound fromENZVStavanger Airport, Sola17$153,100
Inbound fromKATLHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport10$17,150
Outbound toKDTSDestin Executive Airport10$15,850
Inbound fromKSRQSarasota Bradenton International Airport10$20,500
Outbound toKLBLLiberal Mid-America Regional Airport9$21,100

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Pilatus PC-12/47 NGTurboprop304
Beechcraft Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet221
Learjet 75Super Light Jet133
Pilatus PC-12 NGTurboprop96
Cessna Citation VLight Jet93

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 1,287 live empty-leg listings — 768 departing and 519 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KHOU?

The median ask at KHOU is $15,000 across 1,287 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 59 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KHOU most often?

The Pilatus PC-12/47 NG, a Turboprop, is the most common model on empty legs at KHOU, with 304 live listings (~24% 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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