Empty-leg hub
KIAH — George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
United StatesHouston
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) in Houston, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 502 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $22,750.
502 live empty legs involving KIAH
- Code
- KIAH
- Traffic
- 9.2/10
- Runways
- 5
- Longest
- 12,001 ft
- Live legs
- 502
Empty-leg demand
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) in Houston, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 321 outbound and 181 inbound across 502 live legs, according to EmptyJet.
Priced empty legs at KIAH center on a median ask of $22,750, with an observed range of $3,200–$332,600 (502 priced listings).
The busiest live corridors at KIAH are from KTEB (62), to KDFW (32), and to KSLC (31).
Aircraft mix at KIAH is led by Cessna Citation Longitude (Super Midsize Jet) (99 legs), with Dassault Falcon 7X, Dassault Falcon 8X also active.
Key takeaways
- KIAH: 502 live empty legs (321 out / 181 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KIAH: $22,750 (n=502).
- Busiest corridor: from KTEB (62 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation Longitude (99 legs, ~20%).
Two-way empty-leg flow at KIAH creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 502 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 | KTEBTeterboro Airport | 62 | $33,750 |
| Outbound to | KDFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport | 32 | $12,600 |
| Outbound to | KSLCSalt Lake City International Airport | 31 | $27,100 |
| Outbound to | KLBLLiberal Mid-America Regional Airport | 28 | $21,150 |
| Outbound to | KMIAMiami International Airport | 22 | $24,500 |
| Inbound from | ENHDHaugesund Airport, Karmoy | 18 | $151,800 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation Longitude | Super Midsize Jet | 99 |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 25 |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 18 |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 17 |
| Hawker 900XP | Midsize Jet | 14 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- IAH
- ICAO
- KIAH
- City
- Houston
- Country
- United States
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 97 ft
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 5
- Longest runway
- 12,001 ft
- Traffic score
- 9.2 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- fly2houston.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 12,001 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 09/27 | 10,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15R/33L | 9,999 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 9,402 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 08L/26R | 9,000 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KIAH for empty legs?
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) has 502 live empty-leg listings — 321 departing and 181 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KIAH?
The median ask at KIAH is $22,750 across 502 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KIAH?
The strongest live corridor at KIAH is from KTEB (Teterboro Airport), with 62 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KIAH most often?
The Cessna Citation Longitude, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KIAH, with 99 live listings (~20% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport?
The primary code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is KIAH.
Where is KIAH airport located?
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) is in Houston, United States.
What is the ICAO code for IAH?
The ICAO code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is KIAH.
What is the longest runway at KIAH?
The longest runway at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) is 12,001 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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