Empty-leg hub

KIWA — Mesa Gateway Airport

United StatesMesa

Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA) in Mesa, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 630 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $28,200.

630 live empty legs involving KIWA

Empty-leg demand

Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA) in Mesa, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 563 of 630 live legs (89%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Gulfstream G550 (Ultra Long Range) dominates empty-leg capacity at KIWA, accounting for about 65% of live inventory (412 of 630 legs).

Repositioning into KIWA is concentrated from KPDK, KMSP, KSAN.

Priced empty legs at KIWA center on a median ask of $28,200, with an observed range of $6,100–$368,200 (630 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • KIWA: 630 live empty legs (67 out / 563 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KIWA: $28,200 (n=630).
  • Busiest corridor: from KPDK (17 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Gulfstream G550 (412 legs, ~65%).

Inbound repositioning into KIWA creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 630 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKPDKDeKalb Peachtree Airport17$39,300
Inbound fromKMSPMinneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field10$28,850
Inbound fromKSANSan Diego International Airport9$9,000
Inbound fromKSATSan Antonio International Airport8$21,000
Inbound fromKBOIBoise Air Terminal/Gowen Field7$11,000
Outbound toKCRQMcClellan-Palomar Airport6$10,550

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range412
Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASySuper Midsize Jet13
Gulfstream GIV-SPHeavy Jet12
Pilatus PC-12Turboprop10
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet6

Airport facts

IATA
AZA
ICAO
KIWA
City
Mesa
Country
United States
Type
medium airport
Elevation
1,382 ft
Timezone
America/Phoenix
Region
North America
Runways
3
Longest runway
10,401 ft
Traffic score
7.6 / 10
Official site
gatewayairport.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
12R/30L10,401 ft150 ftCONYes
12C/30C10,201 ft150 ftPEMYes
12L/30R9,301 ft150 ftCONYes

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FAQ

How active is KIWA for empty legs?

Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA) has 630 live empty-leg listings — 67 departing and 563 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KIWA?

The median ask at KIWA is $28,200 across 630 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KIWA?

The strongest live corridor at KIWA is from KPDK (DeKalb Peachtree Airport), with 17 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KIWA most often?

The Gulfstream G550, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at KIWA, with 412 live listings (~65% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Mesa Gateway Airport?

The primary code for Mesa Gateway Airport is KIWA.

Where is KIWA airport located?

Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA) is in Mesa, United States.

What is the ICAO code for AZA?

The ICAO code for Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) is KIWA.

What is the longest runway at KIWA?

The longest runway at Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA) is 10,401 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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