Empty-leg hub

KPHL — Philadelphia International Airport

United StatesPhiladelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) in Philadelphia, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 675 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $22,900.

675 live empty legs involving KPHL

Empty-leg demand

Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) in Philadelphia, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 462 of 675 live legs (68%) leave KPHL, according to EmptyJet.

Empty legs leaving KPHL concentrate toward TXKF, MDSD, KMCO.

Priced empty legs at KPHL center on a median ask of $22,900, with an observed range of $3,200–$261,900 (675 priced listings).

Aircraft mix at KPHL is led by Cessna Citation Sovereign (Super Midsize Jet) (243 legs), with Learjet 60, Bombardier Challenger 604 also active.

Key takeaways

  • KPHL: 675 live empty legs (462 out / 213 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KPHL: $22,900 (n=675).
  • Busiest corridor: to TXKF (48 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation Sovereign (243 legs, ~36%).

Outbound empty legs leaving KPHL creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 675 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toTXKFL.F. Wade International Airport48$30,300
Outbound toMDSDLas Americas International Airport46$47,500
Outbound toKMCOOrlando International Airport18$23,050
Inbound fromKIADWashington Dulles International Airport14$12,550
Inbound fromKFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport11$18,500
Outbound toKFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport10$18,350

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Cessna Citation SovereignSuper Midsize Jet243
Learjet 60Midsize Jet60
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet31
Beechcraft Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet30
Hawker 900Midsize Jet20

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 675 live empty-leg listings — 462 departing and 213 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KPHL?

The median ask at KPHL is $22,900 across 675 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 TXKF (L.F. Wade International Airport), with 48 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KPHL most often?

The Cessna Citation Sovereign, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KPHL, with 243 live listings (~36% 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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