Empty-leg hub
LPFR — Faro Airport
PortugalFaro
Faro Airport (LPFR) in Faro, Portugal is a two-way empty-leg hub with 479 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $22,600.
479 live empty legs involving LPFR
- Code
- LPFR
- Traffic
- 7.8/10
- Runways
- 1
- Longest
- 8,169 ft
- Live legs
- 479
Empty-leg demand
Faro Airport (LPFR) in Faro, Portugal sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 202 outbound and 277 inbound across 479 live legs, according to EmptyJet.
Priced empty legs at LPFR center on a median ask of $22,600, with an observed range of $3,200–$410,100 (479 priced listings).
Repositioning into LPFR is concentrated from EDDF, EDFE, EDFM.
Aircraft mix at LPFR is led by Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (Midsize Jet) (99 legs), with Cessna Citation Sovereign+, Bombardier Challenger 3500 also active.
Key takeaways
- LPFR: 479 live empty legs (202 out / 277 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at LPFR: $22,600 (n=479).
- Busiest corridor: from EDDF (56 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (99 legs, ~21%).
Two-way empty-leg flow at LPFR creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 479 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | EDDFFrankfurt Airport | 56 | $27,800 |
| Inbound from | EDFEFrankfurt-Egelsbach Airport | 22 | $23,350 |
| Inbound from | EDFMMannheim-City Airport | 20 | $29,550 |
| Inbound from | EGGDBristol Airport | 16 | $23,650 |
| Inbound from | EGLLLondon Heathrow Airport | 16 | $30,000 |
| Inbound from | EDLWDortmund Airport | 9 | $29,700 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft Hawker 900XP | Midsize Jet | 99 |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Super Midsize Jet | 88 |
| Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Super Midsize Jet | 62 |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 19 |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign | Super Midsize Jet | 17 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- FAO
- ICAO
- LPFR
- City
- Faro
- Country
- Portugal
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 24 ft
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Region
- Europe
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 8,169 ft
- Traffic score
- 7.8 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- ana.pt
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,169 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is LPFR for empty legs?
Faro Airport (LPFR) has 479 live empty-leg listings — 202 departing and 277 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at LPFR?
The median ask at LPFR is $22,600 across 479 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at LPFR?
The strongest live corridor at LPFR is from EDDF (Frankfurt Airport), with 56 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at LPFR most often?
The Beechcraft Hawker 900XP, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at LPFR, with 99 live listings (~21% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Faro Airport?
The primary code for Faro Airport is LPFR.
Where is LPFR airport located?
Faro Airport (LPFR) is in Faro, Portugal.
What is the ICAO code for FAO?
The ICAO code for Faro Airport (FAO) is LPFR.
What is the longest runway at LPFR?
The longest runway at Faro Airport (LPFR) is 8,169 ft.
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