Empty-leg hub

KMDW — Chicago Midway International Airport

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Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) in Chicago, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 814 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $18,950.

814 live empty legs involving KMDW

Empty-leg demand

Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) in Chicago, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 440 outbound and 374 inbound across 814 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KMDW center on a median ask of $18,950, with an observed range of $2,730–$279,000 (814 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at KMDW are from KDCA (37), to KSRQ (34), and to KLAS (15).

Aircraft mix at KMDW is led by Gulfstream G450 (Heavy Jet) (129 legs), with Cessna Citation Encore, Cessna Citation Ultra also active.

Key takeaways

  • KMDW: 814 live empty legs (440 out / 374 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KMDW: $18,950 (n=814).
  • Busiest corridor: from KDCA (37 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Gulfstream G450 (129 legs, ~16%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KMDW creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 814 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKDCARonald Reagan Washington National Airport37$19,800
Outbound toKSRQSarasota Bradenton International Airport34$25,900
Outbound toKLASHarry Reid International Airport15$36,700
Outbound toKMIAMiami International Airport15$25,700
Outbound toKFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport11$24,500
Outbound toMYNNLynden Pindling International Airport11$39,500

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Gulfstream G450Heavy Jet129
Cessna Citation EncoreLight Jet120
Cessna Citation UltraLight Jet109
Learjet 40Light Jet61
Bombardier Challenger 605Heavy Jet30

Airport facts

IATA
MDW
ICAO
KMDW
City
Chicago
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
620 ft
Timezone
America/Chicago
Region
North America
Runways
5
Longest runway
6,522 ft
Traffic score
8.8 / 10

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Official site
flychicago.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
13C/31C6,522 ft150 ftCONYes
04R/22L6,446 ft150 ftPEMYes
04L/22R5,507 ft150 ftASPYes
13L/31R5,141 ft150 ftASPYes
13R/31L3,859 ft60 ftCONYes

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FAQ

How active is KMDW for empty legs?

Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) has 814 live empty-leg listings — 440 departing and 374 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KMDW?

The median ask at KMDW is $18,950 across 814 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KMDW?

The strongest live corridor at KMDW is from KDCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport), with 37 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KMDW most often?

The Gulfstream G450, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KMDW, with 129 live listings (~16% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Chicago Midway International Airport?

The primary code for Chicago Midway International Airport is KMDW.

Where is KMDW airport located?

Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) is in Chicago, United States.

What is the ICAO code for MDW?

The ICAO code for Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is KMDW.

What is the longest runway at KMDW?

The longest runway at Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) is 6,522 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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