Empty-leg hub
KCHS — Charleston International Airport
United StatesCharleston
Charleston International Airport (KCHS) in Charleston, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 378 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $7,200.
378 live empty legs involving KCHS
- Code
- KCHS
- Traffic
- 8.1/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 9,001 ft
- Live legs
- 378
Empty-leg demand
Charleston International Airport (KCHS) in Charleston, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 299 of 378 live legs (79%) leave KCHS, according to EmptyJet.
Repositioning into KCHS is concentrated from KDFW, KRIC, KHSV.
Priced empty legs at KCHS center on a median ask of $7,200, with an observed range of $1,930–$260,300 (378 priced listings).
Beechcraft King Air A100 (Turboprop) dominates empty-leg capacity at KCHS, accounting for about 73% of live inventory (276 of 378 legs).
Key takeaways
- KCHS: 378 live empty legs (299 out / 79 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KCHS: $7,200 (n=378).
- Busiest corridor: from KDFW (21 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Beechcraft King Air A100 (276 legs, ~73%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KCHS creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 378 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 | KDFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport | 21 | $25,500 |
| Inbound from | KRICRichmond International Airport | 9 | $13,700 |
| Inbound from | KHSVHuntsville International Carl T Jones Field | 6 | $14,100 |
| Inbound from | KPIESt. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | 3 | $15,200 |
| Inbound from | KTPATampa International Airport | 3 | $11,600 |
| Inbound from | BIKFKeflavik International Airport | 2 | $75,750 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft King Air A100 | Turboprop | 276 |
| Pilatus PC-12/45 | Turboprop | 11 |
| Hawker 400XP | Light Jet | 7 |
| Beechcraft Hawker 900XP | Midsize Jet | 4 |
| Bombardier CRJ-200 | Regional Jet | 4 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- CHS
- ICAO
- KCHS
- City
- Charleston
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 46 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 9,001 ft
- Traffic score
- 8.1 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- iflychs.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,001 ft | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 03/21 | 7,004 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KCHS for empty legs?
Charleston International Airport (KCHS) has 378 live empty-leg listings — 299 departing and 79 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KCHS?
The median ask at KCHS is $7,200 across 378 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KCHS?
The strongest live corridor at KCHS is from KDFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport), with 21 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KCHS most often?
The Beechcraft King Air A100, a Turboprop, is the most common model on empty legs at KCHS, with 276 live listings (~73% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Charleston International Airport?
The primary code for Charleston International Airport is KCHS.
Where is KCHS airport located?
Charleston International Airport (KCHS) is in Charleston, United States.
What is the ICAO code for CHS?
The ICAO code for Charleston International Airport (CHS) is KCHS.
What is the longest runway at KCHS?
The longest runway at Charleston International Airport (KCHS) is 9,001 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
Search live empty-leg departures involving KCHS on EmptyJet.
Search from KCHS