Empty-leg hub
FACT — Cape Town International Airport
South AfricaCape Town
Cape Town International Airport (FACT) in Cape Town, South Africa is an inbound empty-leg hub with 353 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $45,700.
353 live empty legs involving FACT
- Code
- FACT
- Traffic
- 7.5/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 10,502 ft
- Live legs
- 353
Empty-leg demand
Cape Town International Airport (FACT) in Cape Town, South Africa is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 253 of 353 live legs (72%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Aircraft mix at FACT is led by Hawker 125-600 (Midsize Jet) (48 legs), with Gulfstream G200, Dassault Falcon 7X also active.
The busiest live corridors at FACT are from FAOR (64), to FAOR (55), and from EGLL (36).
Priced empty legs at FACT center on a median ask of $45,700, with an observed range of $3,045–$528,500 (353 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- FACT: 353 live empty legs (100 out / 253 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at FACT: $45,700 (n=353).
- Busiest corridor: from FAOR (64 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Hawker 125-600 (48 legs, ~14%).
Inbound repositioning into FACT creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 353 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 | FAORO.R. Tambo International Airport | 64 | $30,850 |
| Outbound to | FAORO.R. Tambo International Airport | 55 | $29,000 |
| Inbound from | EGLLLondon Heathrow Airport | 36 | $261,900 |
| Inbound from | FALEKing Shaka International Airport | 31 | $43,400 |
| Inbound from | FALALanseria International Airport | 27 | $28,900 |
| Inbound from | DBBBCadjehoun Airport | 13 | $90,500 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hawker 125-600 | Midsize Jet | 48 |
| Gulfstream G200 | Midsize Jet | 19 |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 13 |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 12 |
| Gulfstream G650 | Ultra Long Range | 11 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- CPT
- ICAO
- FACT
- City
- Cape Town
- Country
- South Africa
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 151 ft
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Region
- Africa
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 10,502 ft
- Traffic score
- 7.5 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- airports.co.za
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,502 ft | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 5,581 ft | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is FACT for empty legs?
Cape Town International Airport (FACT) has 353 live empty-leg listings — 100 departing and 253 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at FACT?
The median ask at FACT is $45,700 across 353 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at FACT?
The strongest live corridor at FACT is from FAOR (O.R. Tambo International Airport), with 64 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at FACT most often?
The Hawker 125-600, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at FACT, with 48 live listings (~14% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Cape Town International Airport?
The primary code for Cape Town International Airport is FACT.
Where is FACT airport located?
Cape Town International Airport (FACT) is in Cape Town, South Africa.
What is the ICAO code for CPT?
The ICAO code for Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is FACT.
What is the longest runway at FACT?
The longest runway at Cape Town International Airport (FACT) is 10,502 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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