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KEAR — Kearney Regional Airport

United StatesKearney

Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) in Kearney, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 200 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $12,900.

200 live empty legs involving KEAR

Code
KEAR
Traffic
4.9/10
Runways
2
Longest
7,094 ft
Live legs
200

Empty-leg demand

Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) in Kearney, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 134 of 200 live legs (67%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Aircraft mix at KEAR is led by Cessna Citation V (Light Jet) (49 legs), with Cessna Citation Ultra, Cessna Citation Excel also active.

The busiest live corridors at KEAR are to KTEB (14), to KLNK (6), and from KSDL (5).

Priced empty legs at KEAR center on a median ask of $12,900, with an observed range of $750–$106,400 (200 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • KEAR: 200 live empty legs (66 out / 134 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KEAR: $12,900 (n=200).
  • Busiest corridor: to KTEB (14 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation V (49 legs, ~24%).

Inbound repositioning into KEAR creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 200 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKTEBTeterboro Airport14$32,500
Outbound toKLNKLincoln Airport6$1,500
Inbound fromKSDLScottsdale Airport5$8,700
Inbound fromKTEBTeterboro Airport5$31,900
Inbound fromKCPKChesapeake Regional Airport4$28,150
Inbound fromKLNKLincoln Airport4$1,125

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Cessna Citation VLight Jet49
Cessna Citation UltraLight Jet25
Cessna Citation ExcelMidsize Jet12
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range11
Cessna Citation XLS+Midsize Jet10

Airport facts

IATA
EAR
ICAO
KEAR
City
Kearney
Country
United States
Type
medium airport
Elevation
2,131 ft
Timezone
America/Chicago
Region
North America
Runways
2
Longest runway
7,094 ft
Traffic score
4.9 / 10

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
18/367,094 ft150 ftASPYes
13/314,498 ft75 ftCONYes

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FAQ

How active is KEAR for empty legs?

Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) has 200 live empty-leg listings — 66 departing and 134 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KEAR?

The median ask at KEAR is $12,900 across 200 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KEAR?

The strongest live corridor at KEAR is to KTEB (Teterboro Airport), with 14 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KEAR most often?

The Cessna Citation V, a Light Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KEAR, with 49 live listings (~24% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Kearney Regional Airport?

The primary code for Kearney Regional Airport is KEAR.

Where is KEAR airport located?

Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) is in Kearney, United States.

What is the ICAO code for EAR?

The ICAO code for Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) is KEAR.

What is the longest runway at KEAR?

The longest runway at Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) is 7,094 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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