Empty-leg hub
KPHL — Philadelphia International Airport
United StatesPhiladelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) in Philadelphia, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 711 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $19,200.
711 live empty legs involving KPHL
Empty-leg demand
Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) in Philadelphia, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 581 of 711 live legs (82%) leave KPHL, according to EmptyJet.
Empty legs leaving KPHL concentrate toward KHYA, KMSY, KWST.
Priced empty legs at KPHL center on a median ask of $19,200, with an observed range of $2,716–$176,300 (711 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at KPHL is led by Cessna Citation CJ2 (Light Jet) (251 legs), with Bombardier Global Express XRS, Bombardier Challenger 604 also active.
Key takeaways
- KPHL: 711 live empty legs (581 out / 130 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KPHL: $19,200 (n=711).
- Busiest corridor: to KHYA (25 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation CJ2 (251 legs, ~35%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KPHL creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 711 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 | KHYACape Cod Gateway Airport | 25 | $13,100 |
| Outbound to | KMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | 12 | $27,850 |
| Outbound to | KWSTWesterly State Airport | 7 | $13,100 |
| Outbound to | KCLTCharlotte Douglas International Airport | 5 | $12,600 |
| Inbound from | KLASHarry Reid International Airport | 5 | $42,800 |
| Outbound to | SKCLAlfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | 5 | $72,100 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ2 | Light Jet | 251 |
| Bombardier Global Express XRS | Ultra Long Range | 207 |
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | Heavy Jet | 24 |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 18 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 15 |
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
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09R/27L | 12,000 ft | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09L/27R | 9,500 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 5,460 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 5,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
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FAQ
How active is KPHL for empty legs?
Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) has 711 live empty-leg listings — 581 departing and 130 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KPHL?
The median ask at KPHL is $19,200 across 711 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 KHYA (Cape Cod Gateway Airport), with 25 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KPHL most often?
The Cessna Citation CJ2, a Light Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KPHL, with 251 live listings (~35% 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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