Empty-leg hub

OMDW — Al Maktoum International Airport

United Arab EmiratesJebel Ali

Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW) in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates is an inbound empty-leg hub with 339 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $128,700.

339 live empty legs involving OMDW

Empty-leg demand

Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW) in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 269 of 339 live legs (79%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Aircraft mix at OMDW is led by Bombardier Challenger 604 (Heavy Jet) (16 legs), with Bombardier Challenger 605, Dassault Falcon 8X also active.

The busiest live corridors at OMDW are to LEBL (17), from LFSB (16), and from VOBL (13).

Priced empty legs at OMDW center on a median ask of $128,700, with an observed range of $14,300–$560,400 (339 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • OMDW: 339 live empty legs (70 out / 269 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at OMDW: $128,700 (n=339).
  • Busiest corridor: to LEBL (17 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 604 (16 legs, ~5%).

Inbound repositioning into OMDW creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 339 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toLEBLJosep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport17$132,400
Inbound fromLFSBEuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg16$124,750
Inbound fromVOBLKempegowda International Airport13$84,500
Outbound toHESHSharm El Sheikh International Airport8$52,600
Inbound fromLSZHZurich Airport7$120,200
Outbound toOERKKing Khaled International Airport7$30,600

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet16
Bombardier Challenger 605Heavy Jet16
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet16
Dassault Falcon 6XUltra Long Range Jet15
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet13

Airport facts

IATA
DWC
ICAO
OMDW
City
Jebel Ali
Country
United Arab Emirates
Type
large airport
Elevation
114 ft
Timezone
Asia/Dubai
Region
Asia
Runways
2
Longest runway
14,764 ft
Traffic score
7.3 / 10
Official site
dubaiairports.ae

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
12/3014,764 ft197 ftASPHYes
13/316,030 ft98 ftasphaltNo

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FAQ

How active is OMDW for empty legs?

Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW) has 339 live empty-leg listings — 70 departing and 269 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at OMDW?

The median ask at OMDW is $128,700 across 339 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at OMDW?

The strongest live corridor at OMDW is to LEBL (Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport), with 17 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at OMDW most often?

The Bombardier Challenger 604, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at OMDW, with 16 live listings (~5% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Al Maktoum International Airport?

The primary code for Al Maktoum International Airport is OMDW.

Where is OMDW airport located?

Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW) is in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.

What is the ICAO code for DWC?

The ICAO code for Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is OMDW.

What is the longest runway at OMDW?

The longest runway at Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW) is 14,764 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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