Empty-leg hub

KORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) in Chicago, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 722 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $30,550.

722 live empty legs involving KORD

Empty-leg demand

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) in Chicago, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 338 outbound and 384 inbound across 722 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KORD center on a median ask of $30,550, with an observed range of $5,000–$337,000 (722 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at KORD are to LEBL (70), from KIND (62), and from OEDF (60).

Aircraft mix at KORD is led by Dassault Falcon 7X (Ultra Long Range Jet) (48 legs), with Gulfstream GV, Dassault Falcon 8X also active.

Key takeaways

  • KORD: 722 live empty legs (338 out / 384 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KORD: $30,550 (n=722).
  • Busiest corridor: to LEBL (70 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Dassault Falcon 7X (48 legs, ~7%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KORD creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 722 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toLEBLJosep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport70$181,300
Inbound fromKINDIndianapolis International Airport62$9,100
Inbound fromOEDFKing Fahd International Airport60$294,800
Inbound fromESSAStockholm-Arlanda Airport46$130,100
Outbound toKMIAMiami International Airport39$20,200
Outbound toKSRQSarasota Bradenton International Airport30$26,050

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet48
Gulfstream GVUltra Long Range46
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet37
Embraer Phenom 100Very Light Jet34
Learjet 45Light Jet33

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

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
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 722 live empty-leg listings — 338 departing and 384 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KORD?

The median ask at KORD is $30,550 across 722 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 LEBL (Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport), with 70 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KORD most often?

The Dassault Falcon 7X, a Ultra Long Range Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KORD, with 48 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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