Empty-leg hub
KRDU — Raleigh Durham International Airport
United StatesRaleigh/Durham
Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 331 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $9,400.
331 live empty legs involving KRDU
- Code
- KRDU
- Traffic
- 8.7/10
- Runways
- 3
- Longest
- 10,000 ft
- Live legs
- 331
Empty-leg demand
Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 278 of 331 live legs (84%) leave KRDU, according to EmptyJet.
Empty legs leaving KRDU concentrate toward KBDL, EDDM, KCHS.
Priced empty legs at KRDU center on a median ask of $9,400, with an observed range of $2,483–$333,100 (331 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at KRDU is led by Pilatus PC-12 (Turboprop) (158 legs), with Gulfstream GV, Dassault Falcon 7X also active.
Key takeaways
- KRDU: 331 live empty legs (278 out / 53 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KRDU: $9,400 (n=331).
- Busiest corridor: to KBDL (18 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Pilatus PC-12 (158 legs, ~48%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KRDU creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 331 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 | KBDLBradley International Airport | 18 | $19,150 |
| Outbound to | EDDMMunich Airport | 13 | $139,300 |
| Outbound to | KCHSCharleston International Airport | 11 | $7,100 |
| Outbound to | KJFKJohn F Kennedy International Airport | 9 | $17,700 |
| Outbound to | KMIAMiami International Airport | 8 | $17,450 |
| Outbound to | KCOSCity of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | 7 | $36,700 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop | 158 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 17 |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 10 |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | Super Midsize Jet | 8 |
| Cessna CitationJet | Light Jet | 6 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- RDU
- ICAO
- KRDU
- City
- Raleigh/Durham
- Country
- United States
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 435 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Traffic score
- 8.7 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- rdu.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 10,000 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 7,500 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 3,570 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KRDU for empty legs?
Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU) has 331 live empty-leg listings — 278 departing and 53 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KRDU?
The median ask at KRDU is $9,400 across 331 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KRDU?
The strongest live corridor at KRDU is to KBDL (Bradley International Airport), with 18 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KRDU most often?
The Pilatus PC-12, a Turboprop, is the most common model on empty legs at KRDU, with 158 live listings (~48% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Raleigh Durham International Airport?
The primary code for Raleigh Durham International Airport is KRDU.
Where is KRDU airport located?
Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU) is in Raleigh/Durham, United States.
What is the ICAO code for RDU?
The ICAO code for Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is KRDU.
What is the longest runway at KRDU?
The longest runway at Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU) is 10,000 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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