Empty-leg hub
KIAH — George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
United StatesHouston
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) in Houston, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 785 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $20,900.
785 live empty legs involving KIAH
- Code
- KIAH
- Traffic
- 9.2/10
- Runways
- 5
- Longest
- 12,001 ft
- Live legs
- 785
Empty-leg demand
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) in Houston, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 559 of 785 live legs (71%) leave KIAH, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KIAH are to KLBL (28), to KDFW (24), and from ENHD (18).
Priced empty legs at KIAH center on a median ask of $20,900, with an observed range of $3,200–$303,000 (785 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at KIAH is led by Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (Midsize Jet) (367 legs), with Dassault Falcon 7X, Learjet 75 also active.
Key takeaways
- KIAH: 785 live empty legs (559 out / 226 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KIAH: $20,900 (n=785).
- Busiest corridor: to KLBL (28 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (367 legs, ~47%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KIAH creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 785 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | KLBLLiberal Mid-America Regional Airport | 28 | $21,150 |
| Outbound to | KDFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport | 24 | $11,650 |
| Inbound from | ENHDHaugesund Airport, Karmoy | 18 | $151,800 |
| Inbound from | ENZVStavanger Airport, Sola | 18 | $162,450 |
| Outbound to | KAMARick Husband Amarillo International Airport | 18 | $16,800 |
| Outbound to | KLASHarry Reid International Airport | 18 | $23,150 |
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 | 367 |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 38 |
| Learjet 75 | Super Light Jet | 18 |
| Beechjet 400A | Light Jet | 16 |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | Super Midsize Jet | 16 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- IAH
- ICAO
- KIAH
- City
- Houston
- Country
- United States
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 97 ft
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 5
- Longest runway
- 12,001 ft
- Traffic score
- 9.2 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- fly2houston.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 12,001 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 09/27 | 10,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15R/33L | 9,999 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 9,402 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 08L/26R | 9,000 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KIAH for empty legs?
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) has 785 live empty-leg listings — 559 departing and 226 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KIAH?
The median ask at KIAH is $20,900 across 785 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KIAH?
The strongest live corridor at KIAH is to KLBL (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport), with 28 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KIAH most often?
The Beechcraft Hawker 900XP, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KIAH, with 367 live listings (~47% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport?
The primary code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is KIAH.
Where is KIAH airport located?
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) is in Houston, United States.
What is the ICAO code for IAH?
The ICAO code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is KIAH.
What is the longest runway at KIAH?
The longest runway at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) is 12,001 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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