Empty-leg hub
KOSU — The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field
United StatesColumbus
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU) in Columbus, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 309 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $10,200.
309 live empty legs involving KOSU
- Code
- KOSU
- Traffic
- 6.9/10
- Runways
- 4
- Longest
- 5,004 ft
- Live legs
- 309
Empty-leg demand
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU) in Columbus, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 228 of 309 live legs (74%) leave KOSU, according to EmptyJet.
Repositioning into KOSU is concentrated from KBXK, KE25, KE63.
Priced empty legs at KOSU center on a median ask of $10,200, with an observed range of $3,200–$77,800 (309 priced listings).
Pilatus PC-12/47 NG (Turboprop) dominates empty-leg capacity at KOSU, accounting for about 64% of live inventory (197 of 309 legs).
Key takeaways
- KOSU: 309 live empty legs (228 out / 81 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KOSU: $10,200 (n=309).
- Busiest corridor: from KBXK (7 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Pilatus PC-12/47 NG (197 legs, ~64%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KOSU creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 309 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 | KBXKBuckeye Municipal Airport | 7 | $38,000 |
| Inbound from | KE25Wickenburg Municipal Airport | 7 | $37,900 |
| Inbound from | KE63Gila Bend Municipal Airport | 7 | $38,200 |
| Inbound from | KSGUSt George Regional Airport | 7 | $37,300 |
| Inbound from | KVNYVan Nuys Airport | 7 | $44,400 |
| Outbound to | KVNYVan Nuys Airport | 7 | $42,600 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12/47 NG | Turboprop | 197 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 17 |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 15 |
| Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy | Super Midsize Jet | 10 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 10 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- OSU
- ICAO
- KOSU
- City
- Columbus
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 905 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,004 ft
- Traffic score
- 6.9 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- osuairport.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09R/27L | 5,004 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 05/23 | 3,555 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 3,438 ft | 100 ft | ASP | No |
| 09L/27R | 2,994 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KOSU for empty legs?
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU) has 309 live empty-leg listings — 228 departing and 81 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KOSU?
The median ask at KOSU is $10,200 across 309 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KOSU?
The strongest live corridor at KOSU is from KBXK (Buckeye Municipal Airport), with 7 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KOSU most often?
The Pilatus PC-12/47 NG, a Turboprop, is the most common model on empty legs at KOSU, with 197 live listings (~64% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field?
The primary code for The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field is KOSU.
Where is KOSU airport located?
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU) is in Columbus, United States.
What is the ICAO code for OSU?
The ICAO code for The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) is KOSU.
What is the longest runway at KOSU?
The longest runway at The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU) is 5,004 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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