Empty-leg hub
KHOU — William P Hobby Airport
United StatesHouston
William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) in Houston, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 1,038 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $13,700.
1038 live empty legs involving KHOU
- Code
- KHOU
- Traffic
- 8.6/10
- Runways
- 4
- Longest
- 7,602 ft
- Live legs
- 1038
Empty-leg demand
William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) in Houston, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 866 of 1,038 live legs (83%) leave KHOU, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KHOU are from KELP (5), to KAOH (4), and from KTYS (4).
Priced empty legs at KHOU center on a median ask of $13,700, with an observed range of $2,000–$41,100 (1,038 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at KHOU is led by Pilatus PC-12 (Turboprop) (319 legs), with Bombardier Challenger 300, Pilatus PC-12/47 NG also active.
Key takeaways
- KHOU: 1,038 live empty legs (866 out / 172 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KHOU: $13,700 (n=1,038).
- Busiest corridor: from KELP (5 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Pilatus PC-12 (319 legs, ~31%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KHOU creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,038 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 | KELPEl Paso International Airport | 5 | $9,000 |
| Outbound to | KAOHLima Allen County Airport | 4 | $14,050 |
| Inbound from | KTYSMcGhee Tyson Airport | 4 | $8,796 |
| Outbound to | CYPTPelee Island Airport | 3 | $14,800 |
| Outbound to | CYYZToronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport | 3 | $16,016 |
| Outbound to | K10GHolmes County Airport | 3 | $14,200 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop | 319 |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | Super Midsize Jet | 224 |
| Pilatus PC-12/47 NG | Turboprop | 143 |
| Cessna Citation Ultra | Light Jet | 109 |
| Cessna Citation V | Light Jet | 92 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- HOU
- ICAO
- KHOU
- City
- Houston
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 46 ft
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,602 ft
- Traffic score
- 8.6 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- fly2houston.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,602 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 7,602 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,000 ft | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 12L/30R | 5,148 ft | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
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FAQ
How active is KHOU for empty legs?
William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) has 1,038 live empty-leg listings — 866 departing and 172 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KHOU?
The median ask at KHOU is $13,700 across 1,038 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KHOU?
The strongest live corridor at KHOU is from KELP (El Paso International Airport), with 5 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KHOU most often?
The Pilatus PC-12, a Turboprop, is the most common model on empty legs at KHOU, with 319 live listings (~31% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for William P Hobby Airport?
The primary code for William P Hobby Airport is KHOU.
Where is KHOU airport located?
William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) is in Houston, United States.
What is the ICAO code for HOU?
The ICAO code for William P Hobby Airport (HOU) is KHOU.
What is the longest runway at KHOU?
The longest runway at William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) is 7,602 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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