Empty-leg hub

KPHL — Philadelphia International Airport

United StatesPhiladelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) in Philadelphia, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 380 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $84,150.

380 live empty legs involving KPHL

Empty-leg demand

Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) in Philadelphia, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 294 of 380 live legs (77%) leave KPHL, according to EmptyJet.

Empty legs leaving KPHL concentrate toward KMSY, KSMF, KHYA.

Priced empty legs at KPHL center on a median ask of $84,150, with an observed range of $3,200–$360,000 (380 priced listings).

Bombardier Global Express XRS (Ultra Long Range) dominates empty-leg capacity at KPHL, accounting for about 54% of live inventory (206 of 380 legs).

Key takeaways

  • KPHL: 380 live empty legs (294 out / 86 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KPHL: $84,150 (n=380).
  • Busiest corridor: to KMSY (12 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Bombardier Global Express XRS (206 legs, ~54%).

Outbound empty legs leaving KPHL creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 380 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport12$27,850
Outbound toKSMFSacramento International Airport8$57,750
Outbound toKHYACape Cod Gateway Airport6$9,250
Outbound toSKCLAlfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport5$72,100
Inbound fromTQPFClayton J Lloyd International Airport4$35,850
Outbound toKOMAEppley Airfield3$14,300

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Bombardier Global Express XRSUltra Long Range206
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet11
Learjet 60Midsize Jet10
Beechcraft Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet8
Bombardier Challenger 300Super Midsize Jet7

Airport facts

IATA
PHL
ICAO
KPHL
City
Philadelphia
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
36 ft
Timezone
America/New_York
Region
North America
Runways
4
Longest runway
12,000 ft
Traffic score
9.1 / 10

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Official site
phl.org

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
09R/27L12,000 ft200 ftASPYes
09L/27R9,500 ft150 ftASPYes
17/355,460 ft150 ftASPYes
08/265,000 ft150 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KPHL for empty legs?

Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) has 380 live empty-leg listings — 294 departing and 86 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KPHL?

The median ask at KPHL is $84,150 across 380 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KPHL?

The strongest live corridor at KPHL is to KMSY (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport), with 12 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KPHL most often?

The Bombardier Global Express XRS, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at KPHL, with 206 live listings (~54% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Philadelphia International Airport?

The primary code for Philadelphia International Airport is KPHL.

Where is KPHL airport located?

Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) is in Philadelphia, United States.

What is the ICAO code for PHL?

The ICAO code for Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is KPHL.

What is the longest runway at KPHL?

The longest runway at Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) is 12,000 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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