Empty-leg hub
LGSM — Samos Airport
GreeceSamos Island
Samos Airport (LGSM) in Samos Island, Greece is an inbound empty-leg hub with 267 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $37,000.
267 live empty legs involving LGSM
- Code
- LGSM
- Traffic
- 4.1/10
- Runways
- 1
- Longest
- 6,706 ft
- Live legs
- 267
Empty-leg demand
Samos Airport (LGSM) in Samos Island, Greece is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 187 of 267 live legs (70%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Aircraft mix at LGSM is led by Gulfstream G700 (Ultra Long Range) (15 legs), with Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream G450 also active.
The busiest live corridors at LGSM are from LGAV (42), to LFMN (22), and to LIMC (22).
Priced empty legs at LGSM center on a median ask of $37,000, with an observed range of $6,100–$161,500 (267 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- LGSM: 267 live empty legs (80 out / 187 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at LGSM: $37,000 (n=267).
- Busiest corridor: from LGAV (42 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Gulfstream G700 (15 legs, ~6%).
Inbound repositioning into LGSM creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 267 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 | LGAVAthens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | 42 | $12,800 |
| Outbound to | LFMNNice-Cote d'Azur Airport | 22 | $37,600 |
| Outbound to | LIMCMilan Malpensa International Airport | 22 | $34,500 |
| Inbound from | LBSFSofia Airport | 16 | $20,300 |
| Outbound to | EHAMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11 | $45,700 |
| Inbound from | EDDFFrankfurt Airport | 10 | $46,600 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream G700 | Ultra Long Range | 15 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 10 |
| Gulfstream G450 | Heavy Jet | 8 |
| Dassault Falcon 900C | Large Jet | 7 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | Super Midsize Jet | 7 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- SMI
- ICAO
- LGSM
- City
- Samos Island
- Country
- Greece
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 19 ft
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Region
- Europe
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 6,706 ft
- Traffic score
- 4.1 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,706 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is LGSM for empty legs?
Samos Airport (LGSM) has 267 live empty-leg listings — 80 departing and 187 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at LGSM?
The median ask at LGSM is $37,000 across 267 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at LGSM?
The strongest live corridor at LGSM is from LGAV (Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport), with 42 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at LGSM most often?
The Gulfstream G700, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at LGSM, with 15 live listings (~6% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Samos Airport?
The primary code for Samos Airport is LGSM.
Where is LGSM airport located?
Samos Airport (LGSM) is in Samos Island, Greece.
What is the ICAO code for SMI?
The ICAO code for Samos Airport (SMI) is LGSM.
What is the longest runway at LGSM?
The longest runway at Samos Airport (LGSM) is 6,706 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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