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 1,607 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $111,300.

1607 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: 1,227 of 1,607 live legs (76%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Aircraft mix at OMDW is led by Embraer Lineage 1000 (VIP Airliner) (487 legs), with Airbus ACJ319, Gulfstream G200 also active.

The busiest live corridors at OMDW are from HKJK (70), from HKMO (68), and to EGLL (43).

Priced empty legs at OMDW center on a median ask of $111,300, with an observed range of $7,000–$441,500 (1,607 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • OMDW: 1,607 live empty legs (380 out / 1,227 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at OMDW: $111,300 (n=1,607).
  • Busiest corridor: from HKJK (70 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Embraer Lineage 1000 (487 legs, ~30%).

Inbound repositioning into OMDW creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,607 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromHKJKJomo Kenyatta International Airport70$90,000
Inbound fromHKMOMoi International Airport68$137,550
Outbound toEGLLLondon Heathrow Airport43$141,500
Outbound toLFPGCharles de Gaulle International Airport33$130,500
Inbound fromOPLAAllama Iqbal International Airport33$66,300
Outbound toOEJNKing Abdulaziz International Airport26$41,850

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Embraer Lineage 1000VIP Airliner487
Airbus ACJ319VIP Airliner369
Gulfstream G200Midsize Jet42
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet37
Cessna Citation Sovereign+Super Midsize Jet33

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 1,607 live empty-leg listings — 380 departing and 1,227 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at OMDW?

The median ask at OMDW is $111,300 across 1,607 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 from HKJK (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport), with 70 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at OMDW most often?

The Embraer Lineage 1000, a VIP Airliner, is the most common model on empty legs at OMDW, with 487 live listings (~30% 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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