Empty-leg hub
KNEW — Lakefront Airport
United StatesNew Orleans
Lakefront Airport (KNEW) in New Orleans, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 781 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $11,500.
780 live empty legs involving KNEW
- Code
- KNEW
- Traffic
- 7.0/10
- Runways
- 3
- Longest
- 6,880 ft
- Live legs
- 780
Empty-leg demand
Lakefront Airport (KNEW) in New Orleans, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 596 of 781 live legs (76%) leave KNEW, according to EmptyJet.
Empty legs leaving KNEW concentrate toward K3A2, KJFK, MMTO.
Priced empty legs at KNEW center on a median ask of $11,500, with an observed range of $100–$421,900 (779 priced listings).
Beechcraft King Air 200 (Turboprop) dominates empty-leg capacity at KNEW, accounting for about 59% of live inventory (460 of 781 legs).
Key takeaways
- KNEW: 781 live empty legs (596 out / 185 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KNEW: $11,500 (n=779).
- Busiest corridor: to K3A2 (10 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Beechcraft King Air 200 (460 legs, ~59%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KNEW creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 781 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | K3A2New Tazewell Municipal Airport | 10 | $14,000 |
| Outbound to | KJFKJohn F Kennedy International Airport | 7 | $23,900 |
| Outbound to | MMTOAdolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport | 4 | $23,600 |
| Outbound to | TJSJLuis Munoz Marin International Airport | 4 | $33,800 |
| Inbound from | KELPEl Paso International Airport | 3 | $23,600 |
| Inbound from | KHOUWilliam P Hobby Airport | 3 | $4,732 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft King Air 200 | Turboprop | 460 |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 175 |
| Gulfstream G700 | Ultra Long Range | 15 |
| Cessna Citation X | Super Midsize Jet | 12 |
| Gulfstream GIV-SP | Heavy Jet | 11 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- NEW
- ICAO
- KNEW
- City
- New Orleans
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 8 ft
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 6,880 ft
- Traffic score
- 7.0 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- lakefrontairport.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18R/36L | 6,880 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 3,697 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 3,113 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KNEW for empty legs?
Lakefront Airport (KNEW) has 781 live empty-leg listings — 596 departing and 185 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KNEW?
The median ask at KNEW is $11,500 across 779 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KNEW?
The strongest live corridor at KNEW is to K3A2 (New Tazewell Municipal Airport), with 10 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KNEW most often?
The Beechcraft King Air 200, a Turboprop, is the most common model on empty legs at KNEW, with 460 live listings (~59% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Lakefront Airport?
The primary code for Lakefront Airport is KNEW.
Where is KNEW airport located?
Lakefront Airport (KNEW) is in New Orleans, United States.
What is the ICAO code for NEW?
The ICAO code for Lakefront Airport (NEW) is KNEW.
What is the longest runway at KNEW?
The longest runway at Lakefront Airport (KNEW) is 6,880 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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