Empty-leg hub
KSDF — Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
United StatesLouisville
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) in Louisville, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 1,277 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $35,100.
1277 live empty legs involving KSDF
- Code
- KSDF
- Traffic
- 8.6/10
- Runways
- 3
- Longest
- 10,850 ft
- Live legs
- 1277
Empty-leg demand
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) in Louisville, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 966 of 1,277 live legs (76%) leave KSDF, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KSDF are to KEYW (16), from KATL (8), and to KLAS (8).
Priced empty legs at KSDF center on a median ask of $35,100, with an observed range of $3,200–$179,800 (1,277 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at KSDF is led by Bombardier Global Express XRS (Ultra Long Range) (575 legs), with Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation V also active.
Key takeaways
- KSDF: 1,277 live empty legs (966 out / 311 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KSDF: $35,100 (n=1,277).
- Busiest corridor: to KEYW (16 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Bombardier Global Express XRS (575 legs, ~45%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KSDF creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,277 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 | KEYWKey West International Airport | 16 | $21,650 |
| Inbound from | KATLHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | 8 | $13,300 |
| Outbound to | KLASHarry Reid International Airport | 8 | $34,700 |
| Outbound to | KDALDallas Love Field | 7 | $15,443 |
| Inbound from | KLNAPalm Beach County Park Airport | 5 | $17,400 |
| Inbound from | KSDLScottsdale Airport | 5 | $20,700 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Global Express XRS | Ultra Long Range | 575 |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Light Jet | 225 |
| Cessna Citation V | Light Jet | 174 |
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | Heavy Jet | 111 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 22 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- SDF
- ICAO
- KSDF
- City
- Louisville
- Country
- United States
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 501 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 10,850 ft
- Traffic score
- 8.6 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- flylouisville.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17R/35L | 10,850 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 8,579 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 11/29 | 7,250 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KSDF for empty legs?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) has 1,277 live empty-leg listings — 966 departing and 311 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KSDF?
The median ask at KSDF is $35,100 across 1,277 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KSDF?
The strongest live corridor at KSDF is to KEYW (Key West International Airport), with 16 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KSDF most often?
The Bombardier Global Express XRS, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at KSDF, with 575 live listings (~45% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport?
The primary code for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is KSDF.
Where is KSDF airport located?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) is in Louisville, United States.
What is the ICAO code for SDF?
The ICAO code for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is KSDF.
What is the longest runway at KSDF?
The longest runway at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) is 10,850 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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