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KPMD — Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport

United StatesPalmdale

Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD) in Palmdale, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 813 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $18,900.

813 live empty legs involving KPMD

Code
KPMD
Traffic
4.9/10
Runways
3
Longest
12,002 ft
Live legs
813

Empty-leg demand

Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD) in Palmdale, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 741 of 813 live legs (91%) leave KPMD, according to EmptyJet.

The busiest live corridors at KPMD are from KBOI (8), to KBOI (7), and to KTEB (6).

Priced empty legs at KPMD center on a median ask of $18,900, with an observed range of $3,200–$63,500 (813 priced listings).

Hawker 900XP (Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KPMD, accounting for about 87% of live inventory (707 of 813 legs).

Key takeaways

  • KPMD: 813 live empty legs (741 out / 72 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KPMD: $18,900 (n=813).
  • Busiest corridor: from KBOI (8 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Hawker 900XP (707 legs, ~87%).

Outbound empty legs leaving KPMD creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 813 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKBOIBoise Air Terminal/Gowen Field8$9,100
Outbound toKBOIBoise Air Terminal/Gowen Field7$9,700
Outbound toKTEBTeterboro Airport6$52,000
Outbound toCYYCCalgary International Airport4$17,900
Inbound fromKADSAddison Airport3$19,000
Inbound fromKDALDallas Love Field3$29,700

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet707
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range15
Pilatus PC-12Turboprop15
Hawker 850XPMidsize Jet13
Gulfstream GIVHeavy Jet8

Airport facts

IATA
PMD
ICAO
KPMD
City
Palmdale
Country
United States
Type
medium airport
Elevation
2,543 ft
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Region
North America
Runways
3
Longest runway
12,002 ft
Traffic score
4.9 / 10

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
07/2512,002 ft150 ftCONYes
04/2212,001 ft150 ftCONYes
072/2526,000 ft75 ftCONC-ENo

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FAQ

How active is KPMD for empty legs?

Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD) has 813 live empty-leg listings — 741 departing and 72 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KPMD?

The median ask at KPMD is $18,900 across 813 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KPMD?

The strongest live corridor at KPMD is from KBOI (Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field), with 8 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KPMD most often?

The Hawker 900XP, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KPMD, with 707 live listings (~87% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport?

The primary code for Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport is KPMD.

Where is KPMD airport located?

Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD) is in Palmdale, United States.

What is the ICAO code for PMD?

The ICAO code for Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD) is KPMD.

What is the longest runway at KPMD?

The longest runway at Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD) is 12,002 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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