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KLRU — Las Cruces International Airport

United StatesLas Cruces

Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU) in Las Cruces, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 817 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $21,200.

817 live empty legs involving KLRU

Code
KLRU
Traffic
6.3/10
Runways
3
Longest
7,499 ft
Live legs
817

Empty-leg demand

Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU) in Las Cruces, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 731 of 817 live legs (89%) leave KLRU, according to EmptyJet.

The busiest live corridors at KLRU are to KPNS (4), from K4J5 (3), and from KAAF (3).

Priced empty legs at KLRU center on a median ask of $21,200, with an observed range of $3,100–$127,900 (817 priced listings).

Learjet 60 (Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KLRU, accounting for about 72% of live inventory (589 of 817 legs).

Key takeaways

  • KLRU: 817 live empty legs (731 out / 86 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KLRU: $21,200 (n=817).
  • Busiest corridor: to KPNS (4 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Learjet 60 (589 legs, ~72%).

Outbound empty legs leaving KLRU creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 817 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKPNSPensacola International Airport4$20,900
Inbound fromK4J5Quitman Brooks County Airport3$27,000
Inbound fromKAAFApalachicola Regional Airport3$26,100
Outbound toKSRQSarasota Bradenton International Airport3$29,900
Inbound fromKTLHTallahassee Regional Airport3$26,400
Inbound fromKVLDValdosta Regional Airport3$27,200

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Learjet 60Midsize Jet589
Gulfstream GIVHeavy Jet144
Bombardier Challenger 350Super Midsize Jet18
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet11
Embraer Legacy 650EHeavy Jet10

Airport facts

IATA
LRU
ICAO
KLRU
City
Las Cruces
Country
United States
Type
medium airport
Elevation
4,456 ft
Timezone
America/Denver
Region
North America
Runways
3
Longest runway
7,499 ft
Traffic score
6.3 / 10

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
04/227,499 ft100 ftASPYes
12/307,499 ft100 ftASPYes
08/266,069 ft100 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KLRU for empty legs?

Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU) has 817 live empty-leg listings — 731 departing and 86 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KLRU?

The median ask at KLRU is $21,200 across 817 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KLRU?

The strongest live corridor at KLRU is to KPNS (Pensacola International Airport), with 4 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KLRU most often?

The Learjet 60, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KLRU, with 589 live listings (~72% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Las Cruces International Airport?

The primary code for Las Cruces International Airport is KLRU.

Where is KLRU airport located?

Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU) is in Las Cruces, United States.

What is the ICAO code for LRU?

The ICAO code for Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) is KLRU.

What is the longest runway at KLRU?

The longest runway at Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU) is 7,499 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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