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 1,453 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $57,100.

1453 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: 1,278 of 1,453 live legs (88%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Aircraft mix at KSFO is led by Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700) (VIP Airliner) (615 legs), with Hawker 850XP, Gulfstream GIV-SP also active.

The busiest live corridors at KSFO are from KORF (84), from RKSI (60), and to KLAX (38).

Priced empty legs at KSFO center on a median ask of $57,100, with an observed range of $4,800–$383,900 (1,453 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • KSFO: 1,453 live empty legs (175 out / 1,278 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KSFO: $57,100 (n=1,453).
  • Busiest corridor: from KORF (84 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700) (615 legs, ~42%).

Inbound repositioning into KSFO creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,453 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKORFNorfolk International Airport84$72,600
Inbound fromRKSIIncheon International Airport60$163,600
Outbound toKLAXLos Angeles International Airport38$10,000
Outbound toKDFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport33$33,600
Outbound toKLASHarry Reid International Airport33$14,900
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 Airliner615
Hawker 850XPMidsize Jet279
Gulfstream GIV-SPHeavy Jet56
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet51
Cessna Citation UltraLight Jet39

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 1,453 live empty-leg listings — 175 departing and 1,278 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KSFO?

The median ask at KSFO is $57,100 across 1,453 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 84 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 615 live listings (~42% 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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