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KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

United StatesSan Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) in San Francisco, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 822 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $21,000.

822 live empty legs involving KSFO

Code
KSFO
Traffic
9.4/10
Runways
4
Longest
11,870 ft
Live legs
822

Empty-leg demand

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) in San Francisco, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 644 of 822 live legs (78%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Aircraft mix at KSFO is led by Hawker 850XP (Midsize Jet) (279 legs), with Dassault Falcon 8X, Cessna Citation Ultra also active.

The busiest live corridors at KSFO are from KORF (80), from RKSI (60), and to KLAX (49).

Priced empty legs at KSFO center on a median ask of $21,000, with an observed range of $4,200–$383,900 (822 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • KSFO: 822 live empty legs (178 out / 644 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KSFO: $21,000 (n=822).
  • Busiest corridor: from KORF (80 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Hawker 850XP (279 legs, ~34%).

Inbound repositioning into KSFO creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 822 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKORFNorfolk International Airport80$72,250
Inbound fromRKSIIncheon International Airport60$163,600
Outbound toKLAXLos Angeles International Airport49$12,100
Outbound toKDFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport28$33,100
Outbound toKLASHarry Reid International Airport28$14,850
Inbound fromLOWIInnsbruck Airport26$156,600

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Hawker 850XPMidsize Jet279
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet51
Cessna Citation UltraLight Jet41
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet37
Bombardier CRJ-200Regional Jet24

Airport facts

IATA
SFO
ICAO
KSFO
City
San Francisco
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
13 ft
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Region
North America
Runways
4
Longest runway
11,870 ft
Traffic score
9.4 / 10

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Official site
flysfo.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
10L/28R11,870 ft200 ftASPYes
10R/28L10,602 ft200 ftASPYes
01R/19L8,648 ft200 ftASPYes
01L/19R7,500 ft200 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KSFO for empty legs?

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) has 822 live empty-leg listings — 178 departing and 644 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KSFO?

The median ask at KSFO is $21,000 across 822 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KSFO?

The strongest live corridor at KSFO is from KORF (Norfolk International Airport), with 80 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KSFO most often?

The Hawker 850XP, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KSFO, with 279 live listings (~34% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for San Francisco International Airport?

The primary code for San Francisco International Airport is KSFO.

Where is KSFO airport located?

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) is in San Francisco, United States.

What is the ICAO code for SFO?

The ICAO code for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is KSFO.

What is the longest runway at KSFO?

The longest runway at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) is 11,870 ft.

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