Empty-leg hub

KIAH — George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

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George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) in Houston, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 989 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $29,500.

989 live empty legs involving KIAH

Empty-leg demand

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) in Houston, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 470 outbound and 519 inbound across 989 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KIAH center on a median ask of $29,500, with an observed range of $3,200–$232,100 (989 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at KIAH are to LEIB (60), from LPPT (60), and from MMUN (60).

Aircraft mix at KIAH is led by Hawker 4000 (Super Midsize Jet) (146 legs), with Embraer Legacy 600, Dassault Falcon 8X also active.

Key takeaways

  • KIAH: 989 live empty legs (470 out / 519 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KIAH: $29,500 (n=989).
  • Busiest corridor: to LEIB (60 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Hawker 4000 (146 legs, ~15%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KIAH creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 989 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toLEIBIbiza Airport60$163,050
Inbound fromLPPTLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport60$136,900
Inbound fromMMUNCancun International Airport60$30,300
Outbound toMMUNCancun International Airport46$28,900
Outbound toKDFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport44$9,700
Inbound fromKDFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport38$13,300

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Hawker 4000Super Midsize Jet146
Embraer Legacy 600Heavy Jet143
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet87
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet86
Learjet 60Midsize Jet29

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

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
15L/33R12,001 ft150 ftCONYes
09/2710,000 ft150 ftASPYes
15R/33L9,999 ft150 ftCONYes
08R/26L9,402 ft150 ftCONYes
08L/26R9,000 ft150 ftCONYes

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FAQ

How active is KIAH for empty legs?

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) has 989 live empty-leg listings — 470 departing and 519 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KIAH?

The median ask at KIAH is $29,500 across 989 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 LEIB (Ibiza Airport), with 60 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KIAH most often?

The Hawker 4000, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KIAH, with 146 live listings (~15% 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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