Empty-leg hub
KHQU — Thomson-McDuffie County Airport
United StatesThomson
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (KHQU) in Thomson, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 314 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $26,400.
314 live empty legs involving KHQU
- Code
- KHQU
- Traffic
- 5.0/10
- Runways
- 1
- Longest
- 5,200 ft
- Live legs
- 314
Empty-leg demand
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (KHQU) in Thomson, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 304 of 314 live legs (97%) leave KHQU, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KHQU are from KDAL (2), to KLNK (2), and to KSLC (2).
Priced empty legs at KHQU center on a median ask of $26,400, with an observed range of $5,100–$55,000 (314 priced listings).
Gulfstream G450 (Heavy Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KHQU, accounting for about 95% of live inventory (297 of 314 legs).
Key takeaways
- KHQU: 314 live empty legs (304 out / 10 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KHQU: $26,400 (n=314).
- Busiest corridor: from KDAL (2 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Gulfstream G450 (297 legs, ~95%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KHQU creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 314 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 | KDALDallas Love Field | 2 | $14,000 |
| Outbound to | KLNKLincoln Airport | 2 | $15,900 |
| Outbound to | KSLCSalt Lake City International Airport | 2 | $30,750 |
| Outbound to | MMTOAdolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport | 2 | $26,400 |
| Outbound to | CA35San Rafael Airport | 1 | $45,600 |
| Outbound to | CN12Williams Gliderport | 1 | $44,900 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream G450 | Heavy Jet | 297 |
| Cessna Citation Ultra | Light Jet | 3 |
| Gulfstream G280 | Super Midsize Jet | 3 |
| Beechcraft King Air 100 | Turboprop | 2 |
| Dassault Falcon 900B | Large Jet | 2 |
Airport facts
- ICAO
- KHQU
- Ident
- KHQU
- City
- Thomson
- Country
- United States
- Type
- small airport
- Elevation
- 501 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 5,200 ft
- Traffic score
- 5.0 / 10
Links
- Official site
- thomson-mcduffie.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,200 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KHQU for empty legs?
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (KHQU) has 314 live empty-leg listings — 304 departing and 10 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KHQU?
The median ask at KHQU is $26,400 across 314 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KHQU?
The strongest live corridor at KHQU is from KDAL (Dallas Love Field), with 2 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KHQU most often?
The Gulfstream G450, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KHQU, with 297 live listings (~95% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Thomson-McDuffie County Airport?
The primary code for Thomson-McDuffie County Airport is KHQU.
Where is KHQU airport located?
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (KHQU) is in Thomson, United States.
What is the longest runway at KHQU?
The longest runway at Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (KHQU) is 5,200 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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