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MMSD — Los Cabos International Airport

MexicoSan Jose del Cabo

Los Cabos International Airport (MMSD) in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico is an outbound empty-leg hub with 2,189 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $23,700.

2189 live empty legs involving MMSD

Code
MMSD
Traffic
6.6/10
Runways
1
Longest
9,843 ft
Live legs
2189

Empty-leg demand

Los Cabos International Airport (MMSD) in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 1,539 of 2,189 live legs (70%) leave MMSD, according to EmptyJet.

The busiest live corridors at MMSD are to KSAN (41), from KSAN (40), and to MMTJ (19).

Priced empty legs at MMSD center on a median ask of $23,700, with an observed range of $5,396–$196,300 (2,189 priced listings).

Aircraft mix at MMSD is led by Cessna Citation X (Super Midsize Jet) (366 legs), with Cessna Citation CJ3+, Bombardier Challenger 300 also active.

Key takeaways

  • MMSD: 2,189 live empty legs (1,539 out / 650 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at MMSD: $23,700 (n=2,189).
  • Busiest corridor: to KSAN (41 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation X (366 legs, ~17%).

Outbound empty legs leaving MMSD creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 2,189 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKSANSan Diego International Airport41$44,200
Inbound fromKSANSan Diego International Airport40$37,600
Outbound toMMTJGeneral Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport19$34,600
Inbound fromMMTJGeneral Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport18$37,850
Inbound fromKIAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport17$29,200
Outbound toKCRQMcClellan-Palomar Airport13$39,700

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Cessna Citation XSuper Midsize Jet366
Cessna Citation CJ3+Light Jet228
Bombardier Challenger 300Super Midsize Jet219
Cessna Citation VIIMidsize Jet205
Learjet 60XRMidsize Jet162

Airport facts

IATA
SJD
ICAO
MMSD
City
San Jose del Cabo
Country
Mexico
Type
large airport
Elevation
374 ft
Timezone
America/Phoenix
Region
North America
Runways
1
Longest runway
9,843 ft
Traffic score
6.6 / 10
Official site
loscabosairport.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
16/349,843 ft148 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is MMSD for empty legs?

Los Cabos International Airport (MMSD) has 2,189 live empty-leg listings — 1,539 departing and 650 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at MMSD?

The median ask at MMSD is $23,700 across 2,189 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at MMSD?

The strongest live corridor at MMSD is to KSAN (San Diego International Airport), with 41 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at MMSD most often?

The Cessna Citation X, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at MMSD, with 366 live listings (~17% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Los Cabos International Airport?

The primary code for Los Cabos International Airport is MMSD.

Where is MMSD airport located?

Los Cabos International Airport (MMSD) is in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico.

What is the ICAO code for SJD?

The ICAO code for Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is MMSD.

What is the longest runway at MMSD?

The longest runway at Los Cabos International Airport (MMSD) is 9,843 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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