Empty-leg hub
LEAL — Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport
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Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (LEAL) in Alicante, Spain is a two-way empty-leg hub with 494 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $28,850.
494 live empty legs involving LEAL
- Code
- LEAL
- Traffic
- 8.2/10
- Runways
- 1
- Longest
- 9,842 ft
- Live legs
- 494
Empty-leg demand
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (LEAL) in Alicante, Spain sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 251 outbound and 243 inbound across 494 live legs, according to EmptyJet.
Priced empty legs at LEAL center on a median ask of $28,850, with an observed range of $5,600–$355,500 (494 priced listings).
The busiest live corridors at LEAL are to EDDF (60), to EDLW (60), and from EPWA (37).
Aircraft mix at LEAL is led by Cessna Citation Sovereign+ (Super Midsize Jet) (26 legs), with Dassault Falcon 8X, Embraer Legacy 600 also active.
Key takeaways
- LEAL: 494 live empty legs (251 out / 243 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at LEAL: $28,850 (n=494).
- Busiest corridor: to EDDF (60 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation Sovereign+ (26 legs, ~5%).
Two-way empty-leg flow at LEAL creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 494 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | EDDFFrankfurt Airport | 60 | $22,350 |
| Outbound to | EDLWDortmund Airport | 60 | $28,100 |
| Inbound from | EPWAWarsaw Chopin Airport | 37 | $36,600 |
| Outbound to | EIDWDublin Airport | 36 | $31,650 |
| Inbound from | EGLCLondon City Airport | 35 | $27,100 |
| Outbound to | UDYZZvartnots International Airport | 33 | $65,300 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Super Midsize Jet | 26 |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 21 |
| Embraer Legacy 600 | Heavy Jet | 21 |
| Learjet 75 | Super Light Jet | 17 |
| Cessna Citation VI | Midsize Jet | 15 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- ALC
- ICAO
- LEAL
- City
- Alicante
- Country
- Spain
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 142 ft
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Region
- Europe
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 9,842 ft
- Traffic score
- 8.2 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- aena.es
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,842 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is LEAL for empty legs?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (LEAL) has 494 live empty-leg listings — 251 departing and 243 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at LEAL?
The median ask at LEAL is $28,850 across 494 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at LEAL?
The strongest live corridor at LEAL is to EDDF (Frankfurt Airport), with 60 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at LEAL most often?
The Cessna Citation Sovereign+, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at LEAL, with 26 live listings (~5% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport?
The primary code for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is LEAL.
Where is LEAL airport located?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (LEAL) is in Alicante, Spain.
What is the ICAO code for ALC?
The ICAO code for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) is LEAL.
What is the longest runway at LEAL?
The longest runway at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (LEAL) is 9,842 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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