Empty-leg hub

KORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport

United StatesChicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) in Chicago, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 871 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $25,900.

871 live empty legs involving KORD

Empty-leg demand

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) in Chicago, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 401 outbound and 470 inbound across 871 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KORD center on a median ask of $25,900, with an observed range of $3,300–$327,800 (867 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at KORD are to KMIA (104), from KTPA (76), and to LEBL (70).

Aircraft mix at KORD is led by Gulfstream GV (Ultra Long Range) (60 legs), with Dassault Falcon 7X, Cessna Citation Sovereign also active.

Key takeaways

  • KORD: 871 live empty legs (401 out / 470 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KORD: $25,900 (n=867).
  • Busiest corridor: to KMIA (104 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Gulfstream GV (60 legs, ~7%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KORD creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 871 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKMIAMiami International Airport104$27,700
Inbound fromKTPATampa International Airport76$22,400
Outbound toLEBLJosep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport70$181,300
Inbound fromKOPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport63$24,900
Inbound fromKMIAMiami International Airport31$24,500
Inbound fromKBWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport29$17,700

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Gulfstream GVUltra Long Range60
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet48
Cessna Citation SovereignSuper Midsize Jet30
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range25
Cessna Citation Sovereign+Super Midsize Jet24

Airport facts

IATA
ORD
ICAO
KORD
City
Chicago
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
680 ft
Timezone
America/Chicago
Region
North America
Runways
11
Longest runway
13,000 ft
Traffic score
10.0 / 10
Official site
flychicago.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
10L/28R13,000 ft150 ftCONYes
09C/27C11,245 ft200 ftconcreteYes
10C/28C10,801 ft200 ftCONYes
14L/32R10,005 ft150 ftASPYes
15/339,686 ft200 ftASPYes
04R/22L8,075 ft150 ftASPYes
09R/27L7,967 ft150 ftASPYes
04L/22R7,500 ft150 ftASPYes
09L/27R7,500 ft150 ftASPYes
10R/28L7,500 ft150 ftCONCRETEYes
18/365,332 ft150 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KORD for empty legs?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) has 871 live empty-leg listings — 401 departing and 470 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KORD?

The median ask at KORD is $25,900 across 867 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KORD?

The strongest live corridor at KORD is to KMIA (Miami International Airport), with 104 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KORD most often?

The Gulfstream GV, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at KORD, with 60 live listings (~7% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

The primary code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport is KORD.

Where is KORD airport located?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) is in Chicago, United States.

What is the ICAO code for ORD?

The ICAO code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is KORD.

What is the longest runway at KORD?

The longest runway at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) is 13,000 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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