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 816 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $18,900.

816 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: 740 of 816 live legs (91%) leave KPMD, according to EmptyJet.

The busiest live corridors at KPMD are from KBOI (8), to KBOI (6), and from KTEB (5).

Priced empty legs at KPMD center on a median ask of $18,900, with an observed range of $3,200–$75,700 (816 priced listings).

Hawker 900XP (Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KPMD, accounting for about 87% of live inventory (708 of 816 legs).

Key takeaways

  • KPMD: 816 live empty legs (740 out / 76 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KPMD: $18,900 (n=816).
  • Busiest corridor: from KBOI (8 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Hawker 900XP (708 legs, ~87%).

Outbound empty legs leaving KPMD creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 816 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKBOIBoise Air Terminal/Gowen Field8$9,100
Outbound toKBOIBoise Air Terminal/Gowen Field6$9,550
Inbound fromKTEBTeterboro Airport5$55,900
Outbound toKTEBTeterboro Airport5$53,200
Outbound toCYYCCalgary International Airport4$18,000
Outbound toKMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport3$22,000

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet708
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range17
Pilatus PC-12Turboprop14
Hawker 850XPMidsize Jet13
Learjet 60Midsize Jet7

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 816 live empty-leg listings — 740 departing and 76 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KPMD?

The median ask at KPMD is $18,900 across 816 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 KBOI (Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field), with 8 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KPMD most often?

The Hawker 900XP, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KPMD, with 708 live listings (~87% 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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