Empty-leg hub
KHOU — William P Hobby Airport
United StatesHouston
William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) in Houston, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 1,254 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $17,200.
1254 live empty legs involving KHOU
- Code
- KHOU
- Traffic
- 8.6/10
- Runways
- 4
- Longest
- 7,602 ft
- Live legs
- 1254
Empty-leg demand
William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) in Houston, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 779 outbound and 475 inbound across 1,254 live legs, according to EmptyJet.
Priced empty legs at KHOU center on a median ask of $17,200, with an observed range of $100–$333,200 (1,254 priced listings).
Repositioning into KHOU is concentrated from KDCA, ENZV, KATL.
Aircraft mix at KHOU is led by Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (Midsize Jet) (222 legs), with Pilatus PC-12/47 NG, Cessna Citation XLS+ also active.
Key takeaways
- KHOU: 1,254 live empty legs (779 out / 475 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KHOU: $17,200 (n=1,254).
- Busiest corridor: from KDCA (59 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (222 legs, ~18%).
Two-way empty-leg flow at KHOU creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,254 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 | KDCARonald Reagan Washington National Airport | 59 | $26,200 |
| Inbound from | ENZVStavanger Airport, Sola | 17 | $153,100 |
| Inbound from | KATLHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | 10 | $17,150 |
| Outbound to | KLBLLiberal Mid-America Regional Airport | 9 | $21,100 |
| Outbound to | KSLCSalt Lake City International Airport | 9 | $23,200 |
| Inbound from | KAGSAugusta Regional At Bush Field | 8 | $20,100 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft Hawker 900XP | Midsize Jet | 222 |
| Pilatus PC-12/47 NG | Turboprop | 155 |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | Midsize Jet | 142 |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 137 |
| Learjet 75 | Super Light Jet | 107 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- HOU
- ICAO
- KHOU
- City
- Houston
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 46 ft
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,602 ft
- Traffic score
- 8.6 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- fly2houston.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,602 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 7,602 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,000 ft | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 12L/30R | 5,148 ft | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KHOU for empty legs?
William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) has 1,254 live empty-leg listings — 779 departing and 475 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KHOU?
The median ask at KHOU is $17,200 across 1,254 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KHOU?
The strongest live corridor at KHOU is from KDCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport), with 59 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KHOU most often?
The Beechcraft Hawker 900XP, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KHOU, with 222 live listings (~18% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for William P Hobby Airport?
The primary code for William P Hobby Airport is KHOU.
Where is KHOU airport located?
William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) is in Houston, United States.
What is the ICAO code for HOU?
The ICAO code for William P Hobby Airport (HOU) is KHOU.
What is the longest runway at KHOU?
The longest runway at William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) is 7,602 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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