Empty-leg hub
KIAH — George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
United StatesHouston
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) in Houston, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 486 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $20,000.
486 live empty legs involving KIAH
- Code
- KIAH
- Traffic
- 9.2/10
- Runways
- 5
- Longest
- 12,001 ft
- Live legs
- 486
Empty-leg demand
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) in Houston, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 449 of 486 live legs (92%) leave KIAH, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KIAH are to KDFW (8), from KELP (3), and to KFRG (3).
Priced empty legs at KIAH center on a median ask of $20,000, with an observed range of $3,200–$40,400 (486 priced listings).
Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KIAH, accounting for about 86% of live inventory (417 of 486 legs).
Key takeaways
- KIAH: 486 live empty legs (449 out / 37 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KIAH: $20,000 (n=486).
- Busiest corridor: to KDFW (8 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (417 legs, ~86%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KIAH creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 486 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | KDFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport | 8 | $9,600 |
| Inbound from | KELPEl Paso International Airport | 3 | $14,800 |
| Outbound to | KFRGRepublic Airport | 3 | $20,600 |
| Outbound to | KJYOLeesburg Executive Airport | 3 | $18,600 |
| Outbound to | KTEBTeterboro Airport | 3 | $20,400 |
| Outbound to | K0B5Turners Falls Airport | 2 | $23,850 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft Hawker 900XP | Midsize Jet | 417 |
| Gulfstream GIV | Heavy Jet | 9 |
| Embraer Legacy 600 | Heavy Jet | 8 |
| Gulfstream G280 | Super Midsize Jet | 6 |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | Super Midsize Jet | 5 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- IAH
- ICAO
- KIAH
- City
- Houston
- Country
- United States
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 97 ft
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 5
- Longest runway
- 12,001 ft
- Traffic score
- 9.2 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- fly2houston.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 12,001 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 09/27 | 10,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15R/33L | 9,999 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 9,402 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 08L/26R | 9,000 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
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FAQ
How active is KIAH for empty legs?
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) has 486 live empty-leg listings — 449 departing and 37 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KIAH?
The median ask at KIAH is $20,000 across 486 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KIAH?
The strongest live corridor at KIAH is to KDFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport), with 8 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KIAH most often?
The Beechcraft Hawker 900XP, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KIAH, with 417 live listings (~86% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport?
The primary code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is KIAH.
Where is KIAH airport located?
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) is in Houston, United States.
What is the ICAO code for IAH?
The ICAO code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is KIAH.
What is the longest runway at KIAH?
The longest runway at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) is 12,001 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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