Empty-leg hub
KIRS — Kirsch Municipal Airport
United StatesSturgis
Kirsch Municipal Airport (KIRS) in Sturgis, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 233 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $27,600.
233 live empty legs involving KIRS
- Code
- KIRS
- Traffic
- 4.3/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 5,200 ft
- Live legs
- 233
Empty-leg demand
Kirsch Municipal Airport (KIRS) in Sturgis, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 156 of 233 live legs (67%) leave KIRS, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KIRS are to KVNY (16), from KBXK (6), and from KE25 (6).
Priced empty legs at KIRS center on a median ask of $27,600, with an observed range of $3,200–$83,000 (233 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at KIRS is led by Cessna Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) (87 legs), with Bombardier Challenger 604, Gulfstream G550 also active.
Key takeaways
- KIRS: 233 live empty legs (156 out / 77 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KIRS: $27,600 (n=233).
- Busiest corridor: to KVNY (16 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation XLS+ (87 legs, ~37%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KIRS creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 233 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 | $42,350 |
| Inbound from | KBXKBuckeye Municipal Airport | 6 | $32,150 |
| Inbound from | KE25Wickenburg Municipal Airport | 6 | $32,000 |
| Inbound from | KE63Gila Bend Municipal Airport | 6 | $32,350 |
| Inbound from | KSGUSt George Regional Airport | 6 | $31,200 |
| Outbound to | KHWDHayward Executive Airport | 4 | $30,900 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | Midsize Jet | 87 |
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | Heavy Jet | 57 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 11 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 9 |
| Bombardier Global 6500 | Ultra Long Range | 7 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- IRS
- ICAO
- KIRS
- City
- Sturgis
- Country
- United States
- Type
- small airport
- Elevation
- 924 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,200 ft
- Traffic score
- 4.3 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- sturgismi.gov
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,200 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06/24 | 3,421 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KIRS for empty legs?
Kirsch Municipal Airport (KIRS) has 233 live empty-leg listings — 156 departing and 77 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KIRS?
The median ask at KIRS is $27,600 across 233 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KIRS?
The strongest live corridor at KIRS is to KVNY (Van Nuys Airport), with 16 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KIRS most often?
The Cessna Citation XLS+, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KIRS, with 87 live listings (~37% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Kirsch Municipal Airport?
The primary code for Kirsch Municipal Airport is KIRS.
Where is KIRS airport located?
Kirsch Municipal Airport (KIRS) is in Sturgis, United States.
What is the ICAO code for IRS?
The ICAO code for Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) is KIRS.
What is the longest runway at KIRS?
The longest runway at Kirsch Municipal Airport (KIRS) is 5,200 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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