Empty-leg hub
KCDS — Childress Municipal Airport
United StatesChildress
Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS) in Childress, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 353 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $17,300.
353 live empty legs involving KCDS
- Code
- KCDS
- Traffic
- 4.1/10
- Runways
- 3
- Longest
- 5,949 ft
- Live legs
- 353
Empty-leg demand
Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS) in Childress, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 298 of 353 live legs (84%) leave KCDS, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KCDS are to KFMY (4), from FD84 (3), and from K24J (3).
Priced empty legs at KCDS center on a median ask of $17,300, with an observed range of $3,200–$93,700 (353 priced listings).
Learjet 60 (Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KCDS, accounting for about 81% of live inventory (285 of 353 legs).
Key takeaways
- KCDS: 353 live empty legs (298 out / 55 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KCDS: $17,300 (n=353).
- Busiest corridor: to KFMY (4 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Learjet 60 (285 legs, ~81%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KCDS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | KFMYPage Field | 4 | $17,850 |
| Inbound from | FD84Delta Airport | 3 | $23,100 |
| Inbound from | K24JSuwannee County Airport | 3 | $22,500 |
| Inbound from | K40JPerry-Foley Airport | 3 | $22,200 |
| Inbound from | KJAXJacksonville International Airport | 3 | $23,600 |
| Inbound from | KLCQLake City Gateway Airport | 3 | $23,100 |
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 | 285 |
| Gulfstream GIV | Heavy Jet | 11 |
| Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy | Super Midsize Jet | 8 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 7 |
| Gulfstream GIV-SP | Heavy Jet | 7 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- CDS
- ICAO
- KCDS
- City
- Childress
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,954 ft
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 5,949 ft
- Traffic score
- 4.1 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,949 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 04/22 | 4,425 ft | 60 ft | ASP | No |
| 13/31 | 4,196 ft | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KCDS for empty legs?
Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS) has 353 live empty-leg listings — 298 departing and 55 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KCDS?
The median ask at KCDS is $17,300 across 353 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KCDS?
The strongest live corridor at KCDS is to KFMY (Page Field), with 4 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KCDS most often?
The Learjet 60, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KCDS, with 285 live listings (~81% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Childress Municipal Airport?
The primary code for Childress Municipal Airport is KCDS.
Where is KCDS airport located?
Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS) is in Childress, United States.
What is the ICAO code for CDS?
The ICAO code for Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) is KCDS.
What is the longest runway at KCDS?
The longest runway at Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS) is 5,949 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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