Empty-leg hub

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

United StatesSan Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) in San Francisco, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 1,154 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $61,000.

1154 live empty legs involving KSFO

Empty-leg demand

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) in San Francisco, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 922 of 1,154 live legs (80%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700) (VIP Airliner) dominates empty-leg capacity at KSFO, accounting for about 53% of live inventory (614 of 1,154 legs).

The busiest live corridors at KSFO are from KORF (92), from RKSI (60), and to KLAS (53).

Priced empty legs at KSFO center on a median ask of $61,000, with an observed range of $4,400–$229,500 (1,154 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • KSFO: 1,154 live empty legs (232 out / 922 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KSFO: $61,000 (n=1,154).
  • Busiest corridor: from KORF (92 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700) (614 legs, ~53%).

Inbound repositioning into KSFO creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,154 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKORFNorfolk International Airport92$72,100
Inbound fromRKSIIncheon International Airport60$163,600
Outbound toKLASHarry Reid International Airport53$14,800
Outbound toKLAXLos Angeles International Airport46$11,950
Outbound toKDFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport41$32,600
Inbound fromLOWIInnsbruck Airport26$156,600

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700)VIP Airliner614
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet51
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet35
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range35
Cessna Citation CJ3+Light Jet27

Airport facts

IATA
SFO
ICAO
KSFO
City
San Francisco
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
13 ft
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Region
North America
Runways
4
Longest runway
11,870 ft
Traffic score
9.4 / 10
Official site
flysfo.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
10L/28R11,870 ft200 ftASPYes
10R/28L10,602 ft200 ftASPYes
01R/19L8,648 ft200 ftASPYes
01L/19R7,500 ft200 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KSFO for empty legs?

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) has 1,154 live empty-leg listings — 232 departing and 922 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KSFO?

The median ask at KSFO is $61,000 across 1,154 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KSFO?

The strongest live corridor at KSFO is from KORF (Norfolk International Airport), with 92 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KSFO most often?

The Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700), a VIP Airliner, is the most common model on empty legs at KSFO, with 614 live listings (~53% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for San Francisco International Airport?

The primary code for San Francisco International Airport is KSFO.

Where is KSFO airport located?

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) is in San Francisco, United States.

What is the ICAO code for SFO?

The ICAO code for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is KSFO.

What is the longest runway at KSFO?

The longest runway at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) is 11,870 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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