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KDET — Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport

United StatesDetroit

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (KDET) in Detroit, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 253 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $10,500.

253 live empty legs involving KDET

Code
KDET
Traffic
5.9/10
Runways
2
Longest
5,090 ft
Live legs
253

Empty-leg demand

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (KDET) in Detroit, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 146 outbound and 107 inbound across 253 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KDET center on a median ask of $10,500, with an observed range of $5,000–$81,000 (253 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at KDET are to KVNY (16), from KBXK (6), and from KE25 (6).

Cessna Citation Excel (Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KDET, accounting for about 66% of live inventory (166 of 253 legs).

Key takeaways

  • KDET: 253 live empty legs (146 out / 107 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KDET: $10,500 (n=253).
  • Busiest corridor: to KVNY (16 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation Excel (166 legs, ~66%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KDET creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 253 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKVNYVan Nuys Airport16$44,450
Inbound fromKBXKBuckeye Municipal Airport6$33,900
Inbound fromKE25Wickenburg Municipal Airport6$33,750
Inbound fromKE63Gila Bend Municipal Airport6$34,100
Outbound toKHWDHayward Executive Airport6$36,600
Inbound fromKSGUSt George Regional Airport6$33,000

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Cessna Citation ExcelMidsize Jet166
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range10
Bombardier Challenger 300Super Midsize Jet9
Gulfstream GVUltra Long Range9
Gulfstream GIV-SPHeavy Jet7

Airport facts

IATA
DET
ICAO
KDET
City
Detroit
Country
United States
Type
medium airport
Elevation
626 ft
Timezone
America/New_York
Region
North America
Runways
2
Longest runway
5,090 ft
Traffic score
5.9 / 10

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
15/335,090 ft100 ftASPYes
07/254,025 ft100 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KDET for empty legs?

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (KDET) has 253 live empty-leg listings — 146 departing and 107 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KDET?

The median ask at KDET is $10,500 across 253 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KDET?

The strongest live corridor at KDET is to KVNY (Van Nuys Airport), with 16 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KDET most often?

The Cessna Citation Excel, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KDET, with 166 live listings (~66% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport?

The primary code for Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport is KDET.

Where is KDET airport located?

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (KDET) is in Detroit, United States.

What is the ICAO code for DET?

The ICAO code for Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) is KDET.

What is the longest runway at KDET?

The longest runway at Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (KDET) is 5,090 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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