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KDLF — Laughlin Air Force Base

United StatesDel Rio

Laughlin Air Force Base (KDLF) in Del Rio, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 152 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $17,900.

152 live empty legs involving KDLF

Code
KDLF
Traffic
5.4/10
Runways
3
Longest
8,857 ft
Live legs
152

Empty-leg demand

Laughlin Air Force Base (KDLF) in Del Rio, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 120 of 152 live legs (79%) leave KDLF, according to EmptyJet.

Repositioning into KDLF is concentrated from FD84, KCRG, KHEG.

Priced empty legs at KDLF center on a median ask of $17,900, with an observed range of $8,700–$113,200 (152 priced listings).

Bombardier Challenger 300 (Super Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KDLF, accounting for about 77% of live inventory (117 of 152 legs).

Key takeaways

  • KDLF: 152 live empty legs (120 out / 32 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KDLF: $17,900 (n=152).
  • Busiest corridor: from FD84 (2 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 300 (117 legs, ~77%).

Outbound empty legs leaving KDLF creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 152 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromFD84Delta Airport2$21,300
Inbound fromKCRGJacksonville Executive at Craig Airport2$22,050
Inbound fromKHEGHerlong Airport2$21,850
Inbound fromKJAXJacksonville International Airport2$21,950
Inbound fromKLCQLake City Gateway Airport2$21,350
Inbound fromKLNKLincoln Airport2$8,800

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Bombardier Challenger 300Super Midsize Jet117
Gulfstream GIVHeavy Jet14
Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASySuper Midsize Jet8
Bombardier Global 6500Ultra Long Range4
Cessna Citation UltraLight Jet3

Airport facts

IATA
DLF
ICAO
KDLF
City
Del Rio
Country
United States
Type
medium airport
Elevation
1,082 ft
Timezone
America/Chicago
Region
North America
Runways
3
Longest runway
8,857 ft
Traffic score
5.4 / 10
Official site
laughlin.af.mil

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
13C/31C8,857 ft150 ftPEMYes
13L/31R8,311 ft150 ftPEMYes
13R/31L6,246 ft150 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KDLF for empty legs?

Laughlin Air Force Base (KDLF) has 152 live empty-leg listings — 120 departing and 32 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KDLF?

The median ask at KDLF is $17,900 across 152 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KDLF?

The strongest live corridor at KDLF is from FD84 (Delta Airport), with 2 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KDLF most often?

The Bombardier Challenger 300, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KDLF, with 117 live listings (~77% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Laughlin Air Force Base?

The primary code for Laughlin Air Force Base is KDLF.

Where is KDLF airport located?

Laughlin Air Force Base (KDLF) is in Del Rio, United States.

What is the ICAO code for DLF?

The ICAO code for Laughlin Air Force Base (DLF) is KDLF.

What is the longest runway at KDLF?

The longest runway at Laughlin Air Force Base (KDLF) is 8,857 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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