Empty-leg hub
KWVI — Watsonville Municipal Airport
United StatesWatsonville
Watsonville Municipal Airport (KWVI) in Watsonville, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 825 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $40,000.
825 live empty legs involving KWVI
Empty-leg demand
Watsonville Municipal Airport (KWVI) in Watsonville, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 752 of 825 live legs (91%) leave KWVI, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KWVI are to KAVX (60), from KBFI (6), and from CYYJ (3).
Priced empty legs at KWVI center on a median ask of $40,000, with an observed range of $1,482–$77,800 (825 priced listings).
Bombardier Challenger 601-3R (Heavy Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KWVI, accounting for about 80% of live inventory (661 of 825 legs).
Key takeaways
- KWVI: 825 live empty legs (752 out / 73 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KWVI: $40,000 (n=825).
- Busiest corridor: to KAVX (60 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 601-3R (661 legs, ~80%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KWVI creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 825 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 | KAVXCatalina Airport | 60 | $12,700 |
| Inbound from | KBFIBoeing Field King County International Airport | 6 | $16,350 |
| Inbound from | CYYJVictoria International Airport | 3 | $23,900 |
| Outbound to | KBZNBozeman Yellowstone International Airport | 3 | $31,400 |
| Inbound from | KCRQMcClellan-Palomar Airport | 3 | $6,400 |
| Outbound to | KEULCaldwell Executive Airport | 3 | $7,100 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Challenger 601-3R | Heavy Jet | 661 |
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop | 14 |
| Bombardier Challenger 850 | Heavy Jet | 13 |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Light Jet | 13 |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 9 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- WVI
- ICAO
- KWVI
- City
- Watsonville
- Country
- United States
- Type
- small airport
- Elevation
- 163 ft
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,501 ft
- Traffic score
- 6.3 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,501 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 3,999 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KWVI for empty legs?
Watsonville Municipal Airport (KWVI) has 825 live empty-leg listings — 752 departing and 73 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KWVI?
The median ask at KWVI is $40,000 across 825 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KWVI?
The strongest live corridor at KWVI is to KAVX (Catalina Airport), with 60 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KWVI most often?
The Bombardier Challenger 601-3R, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KWVI, with 661 live listings (~80% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Watsonville Municipal Airport?
The primary code for Watsonville Municipal Airport is KWVI.
Where is KWVI airport located?
Watsonville Municipal Airport (KWVI) is in Watsonville, United States.
What is the ICAO code for WVI?
The ICAO code for Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) is KWVI.
What is the longest runway at KWVI?
The longest runway at Watsonville Municipal Airport (KWVI) is 4,501 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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