Empty-leg hub
KATS — Artesia Municipal Airport
United StatesArtesia
Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS) in Artesia, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 221 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $20,800.
221 live empty legs involving KATS
- Code
- KATS
- Traffic
- 4.4/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 6,301 ft
- Live legs
- 221
Empty-leg demand
Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS) in Artesia, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 170 of 221 live legs (77%) leave KATS, according to EmptyJet.
Repositioning into KATS is concentrated from FD84, K24J, K40J.
Priced empty legs at KATS center on a median ask of $20,800, with an observed range of $3,000–$36,800 (221 priced listings).
Learjet 60 (Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KATS, accounting for about 73% of live inventory (161 of 221 legs).
Key takeaways
- KATS: 221 live empty legs (170 out / 51 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KATS: $20,800 (n=221).
- Busiest corridor: from FD84 (3 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Learjet 60 (161 legs, ~73%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KATS creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 221 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 | FD84Delta Airport | 3 | $25,900 |
| Inbound from | K24JSuwannee County Airport | 3 | $25,400 |
| Inbound from | K40JPerry-Foley Airport | 3 | $25,000 |
| Outbound to | KFMYPage Field | 3 | $19,900 |
| Inbound from | KJAXJacksonville International Airport | 3 | $26,500 |
| Inbound from | KLCQLake City Gateway Airport | 3 | $25,900 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 161 |
| Gulfstream GIV | Heavy Jet | 12 |
| Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy | Super Midsize Jet | 8 |
| Gulfstream GIV-SP | Heavy Jet | 8 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 7 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- ATS
- ICAO
- KATS
- City
- Artesia
- Country
- United States
- Type
- small airport
- Elevation
- 3,541 ft
- Timezone
- America/Denver
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,301 ft
- Traffic score
- 4.4 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,301 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,390 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KATS for empty legs?
Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS) has 221 live empty-leg listings — 170 departing and 51 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KATS?
The median ask at KATS is $20,800 across 221 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KATS?
The strongest live corridor at KATS is from FD84 (Delta Airport), with 3 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KATS most often?
The Learjet 60, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KATS, with 161 live listings (~73% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Artesia Municipal Airport?
The primary code for Artesia Municipal Airport is KATS.
Where is KATS airport located?
Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS) is in Artesia, United States.
What is the ICAO code for ATS?
The ICAO code for Artesia Municipal Airport (ATS) is KATS.
What is the longest runway at KATS?
The longest runway at Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS) is 6,301 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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