Empty-leg hub

KSAN — San Diego International Airport

United StatesSan Diego

San Diego International Airport (KSAN) in San Diego, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 1,452 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $22,200.

1452 live empty legs involving KSAN

Empty-leg demand

San Diego International Airport (KSAN) in San Diego, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 1,181 of 1,452 live legs (81%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Dassault Falcon 900EX (Heavy Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KSAN, accounting for about 64% of live inventory (931 of 1,452 legs).

The busiest live corridors at KSAN are to KJFK (62), from K2W6 (60), and from EIDW (36).

Priced empty legs at KSAN center on a median ask of $22,200, with an observed range of $1,572–$243,700 (1,452 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • KSAN: 1,452 live empty legs (271 out / 1,181 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KSAN: $22,200 (n=1,452).
  • Busiest corridor: to KJFK (62 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Dassault Falcon 900EX (931 legs, ~64%).

Inbound repositioning into KSAN creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,452 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKJFKJohn F Kennedy International Airport62$52,350
Inbound fromK2W6St. Mary's County Regional Airport60$50,500
Inbound fromEIDWDublin Airport36$135,800
Outbound toKMCOOrlando International Airport26$54,100
Outbound toKCLTCharlotte Douglas International Airport18$54,200
Outbound toKTEBTeterboro Airport13$58,100

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Dassault Falcon 900EXHeavy Jet931
Pilatus PC-12 NGTurboprop74
Embraer Phenom 300Light Jet29
Gulfstream G450Heavy Jet26
Learjet 60Midsize Jet24

Airport facts

IATA
SAN
ICAO
KSAN
City
San Diego
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
17 ft
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Region
North America
Runways
1
Longest runway
9,401 ft
Traffic score
8.9 / 10
Official site
san.org

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
09/279,401 ft200 ftPEMYes

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FAQ

How active is KSAN for empty legs?

San Diego International Airport (KSAN) has 1,452 live empty-leg listings — 271 departing and 1,181 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KSAN?

The median ask at KSAN is $22,200 across 1,452 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KSAN?

The strongest live corridor at KSAN is to KJFK (John F Kennedy International Airport), with 62 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KSAN most often?

The Dassault Falcon 900EX, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KSAN, with 931 live listings (~64% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for San Diego International Airport?

The primary code for San Diego International Airport is KSAN.

Where is KSAN airport located?

San Diego International Airport (KSAN) is in San Diego, United States.

What is the ICAO code for SAN?

The ICAO code for San Diego International Airport (SAN) is KSAN.

What is the longest runway at KSAN?

The longest runway at San Diego International Airport (KSAN) is 9,401 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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