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

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKEULCaldwell Executive Airport5$7,600
Inbound fromKBFIBoeing Field King County International Airport4$26,200
Outbound toKEULCaldwell Executive Airport4$6,200
Inbound fromKTRKTruckee Tahoe Airport4$5,900
Outbound toKLNKLincoln Airport3$12,400
Inbound fromKOMAEppley Airfield3$15,300

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Cessna Citation Sovereign+Super Midsize Jet494
Embraer Phenom 300Light Jet24
Learjet 60Midsize Jet16
Pilatus PC-12Turboprop14
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range10

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

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
07/2512,002 ft150 ftCONYes
04/2212,001 ft150 ftCONYes
072/2526,000 ft75 ftCONC-ENo

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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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