Empty-leg hub
KPMD — Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport
United StatesPalmdale
Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD) in Palmdale, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 632 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $33,100.
632 live empty legs involving KPMD
Empty-leg demand
Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD) in Palmdale, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 532 of 632 live legs (84%) leave KPMD, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KPMD are from KEUL (5), from KBFI (4), and to KEUL (4).
Priced empty legs at KPMD center on a median ask of $33,100, with an observed range of $5,700–$141,000 (632 priced listings).
Cessna Citation Sovereign+ (Super Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KPMD, accounting for about 78% of live inventory (494 of 632 legs).
Key takeaways
- KPMD: 632 live empty legs (532 out / 100 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KPMD: $33,100 (n=632).
- Busiest corridor: from KEUL (5 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation Sovereign+ (494 legs, ~78%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KPMD creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 632 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | KEULCaldwell Executive Airport | 5 | $7,600 |
| Inbound from | KBFIBoeing Field King County International Airport | 4 | $26,200 |
| Outbound to | KEULCaldwell Executive Airport | 4 | $6,200 |
| Inbound from | KTRKTruckee Tahoe Airport | 4 | $5,900 |
| Outbound to | KLNKLincoln Airport | 3 | $12,400 |
| Inbound from | KOMAEppley Airfield | 3 | $15,300 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Super Midsize Jet | 494 |
| Embraer Phenom 300 | Light Jet | 24 |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 16 |
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop | 14 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 10 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- PMD
- ICAO
- KPMD
- City
- Palmdale
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,543 ft
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 12,002 ft
- Traffic score
- 4.9 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 12,002 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 04/22 | 12,001 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 072/252 | 6,000 ft | 75 ft | CONC-E | No |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KPMD for empty legs?
Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD) has 632 live empty-leg listings — 532 departing and 100 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KPMD?
The median ask at KPMD is $33,100 across 632 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KPMD?
The strongest live corridor at KPMD is from KEUL (Caldwell Executive Airport), with 5 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KPMD most often?
The Cessna Citation Sovereign+, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KPMD, with 494 live listings (~78% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport?
The primary code for Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport is KPMD.
Where is KPMD airport located?
Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD) is in Palmdale, United States.
What is the ICAO code for PMD?
The ICAO code for Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD) is KPMD.
What is the longest runway at KPMD?
The longest runway at Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD) is 12,002 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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