Empty-leg hub
LEST — Santiago-Rosalia de Castro Airport
SpainSantiago de Compostela
Santiago-Rosalia de Castro Airport (LEST) in Santiago de Compostela, Spain is an outbound empty-leg hub with 215 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $78,400.
215 live empty legs involving LEST
- Code
- LEST
- Traffic
- 6.1/10
- Runways
- 1
- Longest
- 10,499 ft
- Live legs
- 215
Empty-leg demand
Santiago-Rosalia de Castro Airport (LEST) in Santiago de Compostela, Spain is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 149 of 215 live legs (69%) leave LEST, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at LEST are from KJFK (34), to LIML (33), and to KJFK (24).
Priced empty legs at LEST center on a median ask of $78,400, with an observed range of $6,600–$229,800 (215 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at LEST is led by Gulfstream G550 (Ultra Long Range) (22 legs), with Dassault Falcon 8X, Embraer Legacy 650E also active.
Key takeaways
- LEST: 215 live empty legs (149 out / 66 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at LEST: $78,400 (n=215).
- Busiest corridor: from KJFK (34 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Gulfstream G550 (22 legs, ~10%).
Outbound empty legs leaving LEST creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 215 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 | KJFKJohn F Kennedy International Airport | 34 | $95,200 |
| Outbound to | LIMLMilano Linate Airport | 33 | $26,800 |
| Outbound to | KJFKJohn F Kennedy International Airport | 24 | $92,250 |
| Outbound to | OMDBDubai International Airport | 16 | $144,450 |
| Outbound to | LFPGCharles de Gaulle International Airport | 14 | $18,800 |
| Outbound to | LSGGGeneva Cointrin International Airport | 13 | $19,200 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 22 |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 20 |
| Embraer Legacy 650E | Heavy Jet | 11 |
| Bombardier Challenger 601-3A | Heavy Jet | 10 |
| Bombardier Challenger 650 | Heavy Jet | 10 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- SCQ
- ICAO
- LEST
- City
- Santiago de Compostela
- Country
- Spain
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 1,213 ft
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Region
- Europe
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 10,499 ft
- Traffic score
- 6.1 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- aena.es
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 10,499 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is LEST for empty legs?
Santiago-Rosalia de Castro Airport (LEST) has 215 live empty-leg listings — 149 departing and 66 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at LEST?
The median ask at LEST is $78,400 across 215 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at LEST?
The strongest live corridor at LEST is from KJFK (John F Kennedy International Airport), with 34 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at LEST most often?
The Gulfstream G550, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at LEST, with 22 live listings (~10% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Santiago-Rosalia de Castro Airport?
The primary code for Santiago-Rosalia de Castro Airport is LEST.
Where is LEST airport located?
Santiago-Rosalia de Castro Airport (LEST) is in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
What is the ICAO code for SCQ?
The ICAO code for Santiago-Rosalia de Castro Airport (SCQ) is LEST.
What is the longest runway at LEST?
The longest runway at Santiago-Rosalia de Castro Airport (LEST) is 10,499 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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