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KMSY — Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

United StatesNew Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY) in New Orleans, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 345 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $30,800.

345 live empty legs involving KMSY

Code
KMSY
Traffic
8.3/10
Runways
3
Longest
10,104 ft
Live legs
345

Empty-leg demand

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY) in New Orleans, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 171 outbound and 174 inbound across 345 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KMSY center on a median ask of $30,800, with an observed range of $100–$402,900 (345 priced listings).

Repositioning into KMSY is concentrated from KSRQ, KTPA, KFLL.

Aircraft mix at KMSY is led by Bombardier Challenger 604 (Heavy Jet) (135 legs), with Gulfstream GIV, Learjet 60 also active.

Key takeaways

  • KMSY: 345 live empty legs (171 out / 174 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KMSY: $30,800 (n=345).
  • Busiest corridor: from KSRQ (11 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 604 (135 legs, ~39%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KMSY creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 345 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKSRQSarasota Bradenton International Airport11$10,900
Inbound fromKTPATampa International Airport8$15,900
Inbound fromKFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport6$12,700
Inbound fromKMIAMiami International Airport5$14,700
Inbound fromKVNYVan Nuys Airport5$26,600
Outbound toKVNYVan Nuys Airport5$30,700

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet135
Gulfstream GIVHeavy Jet80
Learjet 60Midsize Jet33
Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet13
Cessna CitationJetLight Jet9

Airport facts

IATA
MSY
ICAO
KMSY
City
New Orleans
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
4 ft
Timezone
America/Chicago
Region
North America
Runways
3
Longest runway
10,104 ft
Traffic score
8.3 / 10

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Official site
flymsy.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
11/2910,104 ft150 ftPEMYes
02/207,001 ft150 ftASPYes
06/243,570 ft150 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KMSY for empty legs?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY) has 345 live empty-leg listings — 171 departing and 174 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KMSY?

The median ask at KMSY is $30,800 across 345 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KMSY?

The strongest live corridor at KMSY is from KSRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport), with 11 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KMSY most often?

The Bombardier Challenger 604, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KMSY, with 135 live listings (~39% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

The primary code for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is KMSY.

Where is KMSY airport located?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY) is in New Orleans, United States.

What is the ICAO code for MSY?

The ICAO code for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is KMSY.

What is the longest runway at KMSY?

The longest runway at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY) is 10,104 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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