Empty-leg hub
YBCG — Gold Coast Airport
AustraliaGold Coast
Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) in Gold Coast, Australia is an inbound empty-leg hub with 207 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $41,100.
207 live empty legs involving YBCG
- Code
- YBCG
- Traffic
- 7.4/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 8,176 ft
- Live legs
- 207
Empty-leg demand
Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) in Gold Coast, Australia is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 180 of 207 live legs (87%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Aircraft mix at YBCG is led by Bombardier Challenger 605 (Heavy Jet) (6 legs), with Dassault Falcon 7X, Embraer Legacy 600 also active.
Repositioning into YBCG is concentrated from NZNS, YMEN, YSSY.
Priced empty legs at YBCG center on a median ask of $41,100, with an observed range of $21,300–$324,200 (207 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- YBCG: 207 live empty legs (27 out / 180 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at YBCG: $41,100 (n=207).
- Busiest corridor: from NZNS (56 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 605 (6 legs, ~3%).
Inbound repositioning into YBCG creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 207 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 | NZNSNelson Airport | 56 | $50,000 |
| Inbound from | YMENMelbourne Essendon Airport | 43 | $40,900 |
| Inbound from | YSSYSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | 40 | $30,400 |
| Outbound to | YSSYSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | 16 | $37,650 |
| Inbound from | YWLMNewcastle Airport | 14 | $25,300 |
| Inbound from | YSHLShellharbour Airport | 9 | $34,800 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | Heavy Jet | 6 |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 6 |
| Embraer Legacy 600 | Heavy Jet | 6 |
| Bombardier Challenger 601-3R | Heavy Jet | 5 |
| Bombardier Global 5500 | Ultra Long Range | 5 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- OOL
- ICAO
- YBCG
- City
- Gold Coast
- Country
- Australia
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 21 ft
- Timezone
- Australia/Sydney
- Region
- Oceania
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 8,176 ft
- Traffic score
- 7.4 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,176 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 1,909 ft | 59 ft | ASP | No |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is YBCG for empty legs?
Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) has 207 live empty-leg listings — 27 departing and 180 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at YBCG?
The median ask at YBCG is $41,100 across 207 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at YBCG?
The strongest live corridor at YBCG is from NZNS (Nelson Airport), with 56 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at YBCG most often?
The Bombardier Challenger 605, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at YBCG, with 6 live listings (~3% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Gold Coast Airport?
The primary code for Gold Coast Airport is YBCG.
Where is YBCG airport located?
Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) is in Gold Coast, Australia.
What is the ICAO code for OOL?
The ICAO code for Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is YBCG.
What is the longest runway at YBCG?
The longest runway at Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) is 8,176 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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