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KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

United StatesSan Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) in San Francisco, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 1,357 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $41,100.

1357 live empty legs involving KSFO

Code
KSFO
Traffic
9.4/10
Runways
4
Longest
11,870 ft
Live legs
1357

Empty-leg demand

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) in San Francisco, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 967 of 1,357 live legs (71%) leave KSFO, according to EmptyJet.

The busiest live corridors at KSFO are from RKSI (60), from KORF (26), and to KLAS (20).

Priced empty legs at KSFO center on a median ask of $41,100, with an observed range of $3,314–$336,600 (1,357 priced listings).

Aircraft mix at KSFO is led by Gulfstream GV (Ultra Long Range) (640 legs), with Bombardier Challenger 850, Cessna Citation Sovereign also active.

Key takeaways

  • KSFO: 1,357 live empty legs (967 out / 390 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KSFO: $41,100 (n=1,357).
  • Busiest corridor: from RKSI (60 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Gulfstream GV (640 legs, ~47%).

Outbound empty legs leaving KSFO creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,357 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromRKSIIncheon International Airport60$163,600
Inbound fromKORFNorfolk International Airport26$65,300
Outbound toKLASHarry Reid International Airport20$12,450
Outbound toKLAXLos Angeles International Airport18$10,450
Inbound fromKJFKJohn F Kennedy International Airport10$69,700
Inbound fromCYVRVancouver International Airport8$24,400

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Gulfstream GVUltra Long Range640
Bombardier Challenger 850Heavy Jet139
Cessna Citation SovereignSuper Midsize Jet110
Bombardier Challenger 605Heavy Jet88
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet46

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

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
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 1,357 live empty-leg listings — 967 departing and 390 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KSFO?

The median ask at KSFO is $41,100 across 1,357 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 RKSI (Incheon International Airport), with 60 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KSFO most often?

The Gulfstream GV, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at KSFO, with 640 live listings (~47% 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.

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