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KCLT — Charlotte Douglas International Airport

United StatesCharlotte

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) in Charlotte, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 182 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $9,200.

182 live empty legs involving KCLT

Code
KCLT
Traffic
9.6/10
Runways
4
Longest
10,000 ft
Live legs
182

Empty-leg demand

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) in Charlotte, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 125 of 182 live legs (69%) leave KCLT, according to EmptyJet.

The busiest live corridors at KCLT are to KMQY (2), to MMTO (2), and from CYYT (1).

Priced empty legs at KCLT center on a median ask of $9,200, with an observed range of $3,300–$52,000 (182 priced listings).

Cessna Citation Encore (Light Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KCLT, accounting for about 64% of live inventory (116 of 182 legs).

Key takeaways

  • KCLT: 182 live empty legs (125 out / 57 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KCLT: $9,200 (n=182).
  • Busiest corridor: to KMQY (2 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation Encore (116 legs, ~64%).

Outbound empty legs leaving KCLT creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 182 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKMQYSmyrna Airport2$6,200
Outbound toMMTOAdolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport2$28,200
Inbound fromCYYTSt. John's International Airport1$24,300
Inbound fromCYYZToronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport1$22,805
Inbound fromEINNShannon Airport1$52,000
Inbound fromK3GVEast Kansas City Airport1$8,500

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Cessna Citation EncoreLight Jet116
Cessna Citation UltraLight Jet48
Learjet 60Midsize Jet3
Beechcraft King Air 100Turboprop2
EMBRAER 135Heavy Jet2

Airport facts

IATA
CLT
ICAO
KCLT
City
Charlotte
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
748 ft
Timezone
America/New_York
Region
North America
Runways
4
Longest runway
10,000 ft
Traffic score
9.6 / 10

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Official site
charlotteairport.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
18C/36C10,000 ft150 ftCONC-FNo
18R/36L10,000 ft150 ftCONYes
18L/36R8,676 ft150 ftPEMYes
05/237,502 ft150 ftPEMYes

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FAQ

How active is KCLT for empty legs?

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) has 182 live empty-leg listings — 125 departing and 57 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KCLT?

The median ask at KCLT is $9,200 across 182 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KCLT?

The strongest live corridor at KCLT is to KMQY (Smyrna Airport), with 2 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KCLT most often?

The Cessna Citation Encore, a Light Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KCLT, with 116 live listings (~64% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

The primary code for Charlotte Douglas International Airport is KCLT.

Where is KCLT airport located?

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) is in Charlotte, United States.

What is the ICAO code for CLT?

The ICAO code for Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is KCLT.

What is the longest runway at KCLT?

The longest runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) is 10,000 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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