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KORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) in Chicago, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 837 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $26,200.

837 live empty legs involving KORD

Code
KORD
Traffic
10.0/10
Runways
11
Longest
13,000 ft
Live legs
837

Empty-leg demand

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) in Chicago, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 395 outbound and 442 inbound across 837 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KORD center on a median ask of $26,200, with an observed range of $3,200–$327,800 (836 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at KORD are to KMIA (101), to LEBL (70), and from KTPA (68).

Aircraft mix at KORD is led by Gulfstream GV (Ultra Long Range) (64 legs), with Dassault Falcon 7X, Cessna Citation Sovereign also active.

Key takeaways

  • KORD: 837 live empty legs (395 out / 442 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KORD: $26,200 (n=836).
  • Busiest corridor: to KMIA (101 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Gulfstream GV (64 legs, ~8%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KORD creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 837 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKMIAMiami International Airport101$27,900
Outbound toLEBLJosep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport70$181,300
Inbound fromKTPATampa International Airport68$22,200
Inbound fromKOPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport63$24,900
Inbound fromKMIAMiami International Airport31$24,500
Inbound fromKBWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport29$17,700

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Gulfstream GVUltra Long Range64
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet48
Cessna Citation SovereignSuper Midsize Jet29
Cessna Citation Sovereign+Super Midsize Jet24
Learjet 75Super Light Jet22

Airport facts

IATA
ORD
ICAO
KORD
City
Chicago
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
680 ft
Timezone
America/Chicago
Region
North America
Runways
11
Longest runway
13,000 ft
Traffic score
10.0 / 10
Official site
flychicago.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
10L/28R13,000 ft150 ftCONYes
09C/27C11,245 ft200 ftconcreteYes
10C/28C10,801 ft200 ftCONYes
14L/32R10,005 ft150 ftASPYes
15/339,686 ft200 ftASPYes
04R/22L8,075 ft150 ftASPYes
09R/27L7,967 ft150 ftASPYes
04L/22R7,500 ft150 ftASPYes
09L/27R7,500 ft150 ftASPYes
10R/28L7,500 ft150 ftCONCRETEYes
18/365,332 ft150 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KORD for empty legs?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) has 837 live empty-leg listings — 395 departing and 442 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KORD?

The median ask at KORD is $26,200 across 836 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KORD?

The strongest live corridor at KORD is to KMIA (Miami International Airport), with 101 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KORD most often?

The Gulfstream GV, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at KORD, with 64 live listings (~8% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

The primary code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport is KORD.

Where is KORD airport located?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) is in Chicago, United States.

What is the ICAO code for ORD?

The ICAO code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is KORD.

What is the longest runway at KORD?

The longest runway at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) is 13,000 ft.

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