Empty-leg hub
KIWS — West Houston Airport
United StatesHouston
West Houston Airport (KIWS) in Houston, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 499 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $21,300.
499 live empty legs involving KIWS
- Code
- KIWS
- Traffic
- 6.6/10
- Runways
- 1
- Longest
- 3,953 ft
- Live legs
- 499
Empty-leg demand
West Houston Airport (KIWS) in Houston, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 249 outbound and 250 inbound across 499 live legs, according to EmptyJet.
Priced empty legs at KIWS center on a median ask of $21,300, with an observed range of $2,144–$52,100 (499 priced listings).
Repositioning into KIWS is concentrated from KLAS, MMPR, KAPF.
Aircraft mix at KIWS is led by Cessna Citation XLS (Midsize Jet) (192 legs), with Beechcraft Hawker 900XP, Pilatus PC-12 also active.
Key takeaways
- KIWS: 499 live empty legs (249 out / 250 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KIWS: $21,300 (n=499).
- Busiest corridor: from KLAS (6 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation XLS (192 legs, ~38%).
Two-way empty-leg flow at KIWS creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 499 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | KLASHarry Reid International Airport | 6 | $29,300 |
| Inbound from | MMPRPuerto Vallarta International Airport | 6 | $18,550 |
| Inbound from | KAPFNaples Municipal Airport | 5 | $18,600 |
| Outbound to | KSFBOrlando Sanford International Airport | 5 | $21,700 |
| Outbound to | CYXULondon Airport | 4 | $20,700 |
| Outbound to | CYYZToronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport | 4 | $24,650 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS | Midsize Jet | 192 |
| Beechcraft Hawker 900XP | Midsize Jet | 174 |
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop | 25 |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | Super Midsize Jet | 12 |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | Super Midsize Jet | 11 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- IWS
- ICAO
- KIWS
- City
- Houston
- Country
- United States
- Type
- small airport
- Elevation
- 111 ft
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,953 ft
- Traffic score
- 6.6 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- westhoustonairport.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,953 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KIWS for empty legs?
West Houston Airport (KIWS) has 499 live empty-leg listings — 249 departing and 250 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KIWS?
The median ask at KIWS is $21,300 across 499 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KIWS?
The strongest live corridor at KIWS is from KLAS (Harry Reid International Airport), with 6 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KIWS most often?
The Cessna Citation XLS, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KIWS, with 192 live listings (~38% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for West Houston Airport?
The primary code for West Houston Airport is KIWS.
Where is KIWS airport located?
West Houston Airport (KIWS) is in Houston, United States.
What is the ICAO code for IWS?
The ICAO code for West Houston Airport (IWS) is KIWS.
What is the longest runway at KIWS?
The longest runway at West Houston Airport (KIWS) is 3,953 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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