Empty-leg hub
KIGQ — Lansing Municipal Airport
United StatesChicago
Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ) in Chicago, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 150 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $24,800.
150 live empty legs involving KIGQ
- Code
- KIGQ
- Traffic
- 5.7/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 4,002 ft
- Live legs
- 150
Empty-leg demand
Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ) in Chicago, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 113 of 150 live legs (75%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Aircraft mix at KIGQ is led by Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (Midsize Jet) (28 legs), with Bombardier Challenger 604, Dassault Falcon 900B also active.
The busiest live corridors at KIGQ are to KVNY (16), from KBXK (6), and from KE25 (6).
Priced empty legs at KIGQ center on a median ask of $24,800, with an observed range of $3,200–$84,500 (148 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- KIGQ: 150 live empty legs (37 out / 113 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KIGQ: $24,800 (n=148).
- Busiest corridor: to KVNY (16 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (28 legs, ~19%).
Inbound repositioning into KIGQ creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 150 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 | KVNYVan Nuys Airport | 16 | $40,500 |
| Inbound from | KBXKBuckeye Municipal Airport | 6 | $30,650 |
| Inbound from | KE25Wickenburg Municipal Airport | 6 | $30,450 |
| Inbound from | KE63Gila Bend Municipal Airport | 6 | $30,850 |
| Inbound from | KSGUSt George Regional Airport | 6 | $29,800 |
| Inbound from | KVNYVan Nuys Airport | 5 | $37,200 |
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 | 28 |
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | Heavy Jet | 17 |
| Dassault Falcon 900B | Large Jet | 11 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 11 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 10 |
Airport facts
- ICAO
- KIGQ
- Ident
- KIGQ
- City
- Chicago
- Country
- United States
- Type
- small airport
- Elevation
- 620 ft
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,002 ft
- Traffic score
- 5.7 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,002 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 3,395 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KIGQ for empty legs?
Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ) has 150 live empty-leg listings — 37 departing and 113 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KIGQ?
The median ask at KIGQ is $24,800 across 148 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KIGQ?
The strongest live corridor at KIGQ is to KVNY (Van Nuys Airport), with 16 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KIGQ most often?
The Beechcraft Hawker 900XP, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KIGQ, with 28 live listings (~19% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Lansing Municipal Airport?
The primary code for Lansing Municipal Airport is KIGQ.
Where is KIGQ airport located?
Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ) is in Chicago, United States.
What is the longest runway at KIGQ?
The longest runway at Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ) is 4,002 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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