Empty-leg hub
YBCG — Gold Coast Airport
AustraliaGold Coast
Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) in Gold Coast, Australia is an inbound empty-leg hub with 271 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $41,000.
271 live empty legs involving YBCG
Empty-leg demand
Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) in Gold Coast, Australia is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 232 of 271 live legs (86%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Aircraft mix at YBCG is led by Dassault Falcon 7X (Ultra Long Range Jet) (8 legs), with Bombardier Challenger 601-3R, Bombardier Challenger 601-3A also active.
Repositioning into YBCG is concentrated from NZNS, YMEN, YSSY.
Priced empty legs at YBCG center on a median ask of $41,000, with an observed range of $21,100–$386,100 (271 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- YBCG: 271 live empty legs (39 out / 232 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at YBCG: $41,000 (n=271).
- Busiest corridor: from NZNS (64 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Dassault Falcon 7X (8 legs, ~3%).
Inbound repositioning into YBCG creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 271 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 | NZNSNelson Airport | 64 | $52,150 |
| Inbound from | YMENMelbourne Essendon Airport | 52 | $40,850 |
| Inbound from | YSSYSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | 38 | $29,000 |
| Inbound from | YWLMNewcastle Airport | 32 | $26,250 |
| Outbound to | YSSYSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | 26 | $37,850 |
| Inbound from | YMMLMelbourne Airport | 23 | $43,800 |
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 | 8 |
| Bombardier Challenger 601-3R | Heavy Jet | 7 |
| Bombardier Challenger 601-3A | Heavy Jet | 6 |
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | Heavy Jet | 6 |
| Bombardier Global 5500 | Ultra Long Range | 6 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- OOL
- ICAO
- YBCG
- City
- Gold Coast
- Country
- Australia
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 21 ft
- Timezone
- Australia/Sydney
- Region
- Oceania
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 8,176 ft
- Traffic score
- 7.4 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,176 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 1,909 ft | 59 ft | ASP | No |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is YBCG for empty legs?
Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) has 271 live empty-leg listings — 39 departing and 232 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at YBCG?
The median ask at YBCG is $41,000 across 271 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at YBCG?
The strongest live corridor at YBCG is from NZNS (Nelson Airport), with 64 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at YBCG most often?
The Dassault Falcon 7X, a Ultra Long Range Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at YBCG, with 8 live listings (~3% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Gold Coast Airport?
The primary code for Gold Coast Airport is YBCG.
Where is YBCG airport located?
Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) is in Gold Coast, Australia.
What is the ICAO code for OOL?
The ICAO code for Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is YBCG.
What is the longest runway at YBCG?
The longest runway at Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) is 8,176 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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