Empty-leg hub
VTBS — Suvarnabhumi Airport
ThailandBangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBS) in Bangkok, Thailand is an inbound empty-leg hub with 685 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $72,000.
685 live empty legs involving VTBS
- Code
- VTBS
- Traffic
- 8.7/10
- Runways
- 3
- Longest
- 13,123 ft
- Live legs
- 685
Empty-leg demand
Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBS) in Bangkok, Thailand is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 504 of 685 live legs (74%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Aircraft mix at VTBS is led by Dassault Falcon 7X (Ultra Long Range Jet) (112 legs), with Dassault Falcon 50E, Hawker 125-600 also active.
Repositioning into VTBS is concentrated from VHHH, VOBL, LSZH.
Priced empty legs at VTBS center on a median ask of $72,000, with an observed range of $1,189–$420,900 (685 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- VTBS: 685 live empty legs (181 out / 504 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at VTBS: $72,000 (n=685).
- Busiest corridor: from VHHH (100 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Dassault Falcon 7X (112 legs, ~16%).
Inbound repositioning into VTBS creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 685 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 | VHHHHong Kong International Airport | 100 | $42,350 |
| Inbound from | VOBLKempegowda International Airport | 60 | $59,400 |
| Inbound from | LSZHZurich Airport | 42 | $206,000 |
| Inbound from | OEDFKing Fahd International Airport | 35 | $142,000 |
| Inbound from | UAAAAlmaty International Airport | 28 | $116,100 |
| Inbound from | ESSAStockholm-Arlanda Airport | 26 | $185,650 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 112 |
| Dassault Falcon 50E | Large Jet | 42 |
| Hawker 125-600 | Midsize Jet | 41 |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign | Super Midsize Jet | 39 |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 32 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- BKK
- ICAO
- VTBS
- City
- Bangkok
- Country
- Thailand
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 5 ft
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Region
- Asia
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 13,123 ft
- Traffic score
- 8.7 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 13,123 ft | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 02L/20R | 13,123 ft | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 02R/20L | 12,139 ft | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is VTBS for empty legs?
Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBS) has 685 live empty-leg listings — 181 departing and 504 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at VTBS?
The median ask at VTBS is $72,000 across 685 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at VTBS?
The strongest live corridor at VTBS is from VHHH (Hong Kong International Airport), with 100 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at VTBS most often?
The Dassault Falcon 7X, a Ultra Long Range Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at VTBS, with 112 live listings (~16% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Suvarnabhumi Airport?
The primary code for Suvarnabhumi Airport is VTBS.
Where is VTBS airport located?
Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBS) is in Bangkok, Thailand.
What is the ICAO code for BKK?
The ICAO code for Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is VTBS.
What is the longest runway at VTBS?
The longest runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBS) is 13,123 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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