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KIAD — Washington Dulles International Airport

United StatesDulles

Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) in Dulles, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 1,036 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $19,750.

1036 live empty legs involving KIAD

Code
KIAD
Traffic
9.2/10
Runways
4
Longest
11,501 ft
Live legs
1036

Empty-leg demand

Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) in Dulles, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 655 outbound and 381 inbound across 1,036 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KIAD center on a median ask of $19,750, with an observed range of $3,200–$380,200 (1,036 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at KIAD are from KMSO (154), to KDFW (62), and to KLAX (60).

Aircraft mix at KIAD is led by Cessna Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) (339 legs), with Bombardier Challenger 604, Cessna Citation Sovereign also active.

Key takeaways

  • KIAD: 1,036 live empty legs (655 out / 381 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KIAD: $19,750 (n=1,036).
  • Busiest corridor: from KMSO (154 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation XLS+ (339 legs, ~33%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KIAD creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,036 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKMSOMissoula International Airport154$41,300
Outbound toKDFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport62$27,250
Outbound toKLAXLos Angeles International Airport60$60,400
Outbound toKBOSLogan International Airport30$14,400
Outbound toKJFKJohn F Kennedy International Airport26$11,150
Outbound toKORFNorfolk International Airport22$8,050

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Cessna Citation XLS+Midsize Jet339
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet30
Cessna Citation SovereignSuper Midsize Jet25
Cessna Citation Sovereign+Super Midsize Jet20
Beechcraft Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet19

Airport facts

IATA
IAD
ICAO
KIAD
City
Dulles
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
312 ft
Timezone
America/New_York
Region
North America
Runways
4
Longest runway
11,501 ft
Traffic score
9.2 / 10
Official site
mwaa.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
01C/19C11,501 ft150 ftCONC-GYes
01R/19L11,500 ft150 ftCONYes
12/3010,501 ft150 ftCONYes
01L/19R9,400 ft150 ftCONYes

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FAQ

How active is KIAD for empty legs?

Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) has 1,036 live empty-leg listings — 655 departing and 381 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KIAD?

The median ask at KIAD is $19,750 across 1,036 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KIAD?

The strongest live corridor at KIAD is from KMSO (Missoula International Airport), with 154 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KIAD most often?

The Cessna Citation XLS+, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KIAD, with 339 live listings (~33% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Washington Dulles International Airport?

The primary code for Washington Dulles International Airport is KIAD.

Where is KIAD airport located?

Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) is in Dulles, United States.

What is the ICAO code for IAD?

The ICAO code for Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is KIAD.

What is the longest runway at KIAD?

The longest runway at Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) is 11,501 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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