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KSAN — San Diego International Airport

United StatesSan Diego

San Diego International Airport (KSAN) in San Diego, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 1,882 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $22,800.

1882 live empty legs involving KSAN

Code
KSAN
Traffic
8.9/10
Runways
1
Longest
9,401 ft
Live legs
1882

Empty-leg demand

San Diego International Airport (KSAN) in San Diego, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 1,277 of 1,882 live legs (68%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Dassault Falcon 900EX (Heavy Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KSAN, accounting for about 50% of live inventory (933 of 1,882 legs).

The busiest live corridors at KSAN are to KMIA (60), to KJFK (59), and from MMSD (52).

Priced empty legs at KSAN center on a median ask of $22,800, with an observed range of $3,200–$272,000 (1,882 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • KSAN: 1,882 live empty legs (605 out / 1,277 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KSAN: $22,800 (n=1,882).
  • Busiest corridor: to KMIA (60 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Dassault Falcon 900EX (933 legs, ~50%).

Inbound repositioning into KSAN creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,882 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKMIAMiami International Airport60$70,950
Outbound toKJFKJohn F Kennedy International Airport59$52,100
Inbound fromMMSDLos Cabos International Airport52$43,900
Outbound toMMSDLos Cabos International Airport50$36,350
Inbound fromEIDWDublin Airport36$135,800
Inbound fromKPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport26$9,900

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Dassault Falcon 900EXHeavy Jet933
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range215
Beechcraft Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet54
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet49
Gulfstream GVUltra Long Range33

Airport facts

IATA
SAN
ICAO
KSAN
City
San Diego
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
17 ft
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Region
North America
Runways
1
Longest runway
9,401 ft
Traffic score
8.9 / 10
Official site
san.org

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
09/279,401 ft200 ftPEMYes

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FAQ

How active is KSAN for empty legs?

San Diego International Airport (KSAN) has 1,882 live empty-leg listings — 605 departing and 1,277 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KSAN?

The median ask at KSAN is $22,800 across 1,882 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KSAN?

The strongest live corridor at KSAN is to KMIA (Miami International Airport), with 60 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KSAN most often?

The Dassault Falcon 900EX, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KSAN, with 933 live listings (~50% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for San Diego International Airport?

The primary code for San Diego International Airport is KSAN.

Where is KSAN airport located?

San Diego International Airport (KSAN) is in San Diego, United States.

What is the ICAO code for SAN?

The ICAO code for San Diego International Airport (SAN) is KSAN.

What is the longest runway at KSAN?

The longest runway at San Diego International Airport (KSAN) is 9,401 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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