Empty-leg hub

KSUT — Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport

United StatesSouthport

Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport (KSUT) in Southport, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 305 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $96,700.

305 live empty legs involving KSUT

Empty-leg demand

Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport (KSUT) in Southport, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 278 of 305 live legs (91%) leave KSUT, according to EmptyJet.

Empty legs leaving KSUT concentrate toward EGHC, EGHE, EGHQ.

Priced empty legs at KSUT center on a median ask of $96,700, with an observed range of $6,000–$156,900 (305 priced listings).

Gulfstream G700 (Ultra Long Range) dominates empty-leg capacity at KSUT, accounting for about 56% of live inventory (170 of 305 legs).

Key takeaways

  • KSUT: 305 live empty legs (278 out / 27 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KSUT: $96,700 (n=305).
  • Busiest corridor: to EGHC (2 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Gulfstream G700 (170 legs, ~56%).

Outbound empty legs leaving KSUT creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 305 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toEGHCLand's End Airport2$92,250
Outbound toEGHESt. Mary's Airport2$91,750
Outbound toEGHQCornwall Airport Newquay2$92,850
Outbound toEICKCork Airport2$89,350
Outbound toEIKYKerry Airport2$88,350
Outbound toEINNShannon Airport2$88,800

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Gulfstream G700Ultra Long Range170
Bombardier Global ExpressUltra Long Range86
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet19
Pilatus PC-12/45Turboprop9
Dassault Falcon 2000Heavy Jet5

Airport facts

ICAO
KSUT
Ident
KSUT
City
Southport
Country
United States
Type
small airport
Elevation
24 ft
Timezone
America/New_York
Region
North America
Runways
1
Longest runway
5,505 ft
Traffic score
5.6 / 10

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
05/235,505 ft100 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KSUT for empty legs?

Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport (KSUT) has 305 live empty-leg listings — 278 departing and 27 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KSUT?

The median ask at KSUT is $96,700 across 305 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KSUT?

The strongest live corridor at KSUT is to EGHC (Land's End Airport), with 2 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KSUT most often?

The Gulfstream G700, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at KSUT, with 170 live listings (~56% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport?

The primary code for Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport is KSUT.

Where is KSUT airport located?

Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport (KSUT) is in Southport, United States.

What is the longest runway at KSUT?

The longest runway at Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport (KSUT) is 5,505 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

Search live empty-leg departures involving KSUT on EmptyJet.

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