Empty-leg hub

KMSY — Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

United StatesNew Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY) in New Orleans, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 330 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $31,650.

330 live empty legs involving KMSY

Empty-leg demand

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY) in New Orleans, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 173 outbound and 157 inbound across 330 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KMSY center on a median ask of $31,650, with an observed range of $5,200–$402,900 (330 priced listings).

Repositioning into KMSY is concentrated from KSRQ, KFLL, KTPA.

Aircraft mix at KMSY is led by Bombardier Challenger 604 (Heavy Jet) (136 legs), with Gulfstream GIV, Hawker 900XP also active.

Key takeaways

  • KMSY: 330 live empty legs (173 out / 157 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KMSY: $31,650 (n=330).
  • Busiest corridor: from KSRQ (11 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 604 (136 legs, ~41%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KMSY creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 330 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKSRQSarasota Bradenton International Airport11$10,900
Inbound fromKFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport8$13,500
Inbound fromKTPATampa International Airport8$15,900
Inbound fromKMIAMiami International Airport7$17,600
Outbound toKVNYVan Nuys Airport5$30,700
Inbound fromKOPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport4$20,600

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet136
Gulfstream GIVHeavy Jet78
Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet13
Cessna CitationJetLight Jet8
Learjet 60Midsize Jet8

Airport facts

IATA
MSY
ICAO
KMSY
City
New Orleans
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
4 ft
Timezone
America/Chicago
Region
North America
Runways
3
Longest runway
10,104 ft
Traffic score
8.3 / 10

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Official site
flymsy.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
11/2910,104 ft150 ftPEMYes
02/207,001 ft150 ftASPYes
06/243,570 ft150 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KMSY for empty legs?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY) has 330 live empty-leg listings — 173 departing and 157 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KMSY?

The median ask at KMSY is $31,650 across 330 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KMSY?

The strongest live corridor at KMSY is from KSRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport), with 11 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KMSY most often?

The Bombardier Challenger 604, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KMSY, with 136 live listings (~41% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

The primary code for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is KMSY.

Where is KMSY airport located?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY) is in New Orleans, United States.

What is the ICAO code for MSY?

The ICAO code for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is KMSY.

What is the longest runway at KMSY?

The longest runway at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY) is 10,104 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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