Empty-leg hub
KHOB — Lea County Regional Airport
United StatesHobbs
Lea County Regional Airport (KHOB) in Hobbs, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 182 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $8,500.
182 live empty legs involving KHOB
- Code
- KHOB
- Traffic
- 4.8/10
- Runways
- 3
- Longest
- 7,398 ft
- Live legs
- 182
Empty-leg demand
Lea County Regional Airport (KHOB) in Hobbs, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 140 of 182 live legs (77%) leave KHOB, according to EmptyJet.
Repositioning into KHOB is concentrated from KCRG, KHEG, KNIP.
Priced empty legs at KHOB center on a median ask of $8,500, with an observed range of $4,000–$107,400 (182 priced listings).
Pilatus PC-12 NG (Turboprop) dominates empty-leg capacity at KHOB, accounting for about 74% of live inventory (134 of 182 legs).
Key takeaways
- KHOB: 182 live empty legs (140 out / 42 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KHOB: $8,500 (n=182).
- Busiest corridor: from KCRG (3 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Pilatus PC-12 NG (134 legs, ~74%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KHOB 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
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | KCRGJacksonville Executive at Craig Airport | 3 | $19,100 |
| Inbound from | KHEGHerlong Airport | 3 | $19,000 |
| Inbound from | KNIPJacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) | 3 | $19,100 |
| Inbound from | KVQQCecil Airport | 3 | $18,900 |
| Inbound from | FD84Delta Airport | 2 | $22,800 |
| Inbound from | KJAXJacksonville International Airport | 2 | $23,400 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NG | Turboprop | 134 |
| Gulfstream GIV | Heavy Jet | 16 |
| Dassault Falcon 50 | Super Midsize Jet | 10 |
| Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy | Super Midsize Jet | 8 |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | Super Midsize Jet | 4 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- HOB
- ICAO
- KHOB
- City
- Hobbs
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 3,661 ft
- Timezone
- America/Denver
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 7,398 ft
- Traffic score
- 4.8 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,398 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 6,002 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 4,998 ft | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KHOB for empty legs?
Lea County Regional Airport (KHOB) has 182 live empty-leg listings — 140 departing and 42 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KHOB?
The median ask at KHOB is $8,500 across 182 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KHOB?
The strongest live corridor at KHOB is from KCRG (Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport), with 3 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KHOB most often?
The Pilatus PC-12 NG, a Turboprop, is the most common model on empty legs at KHOB, with 134 live listings (~74% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Lea County Regional Airport?
The primary code for Lea County Regional Airport is KHOB.
Where is KHOB airport located?
Lea County Regional Airport (KHOB) is in Hobbs, United States.
What is the ICAO code for HOB?
The ICAO code for Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) is KHOB.
What is the longest runway at KHOB?
The longest runway at Lea County Regional Airport (KHOB) is 7,398 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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