Empty-leg hub
KNEW — Lakefront Airport
United StatesNew Orleans
Lakefront Airport (KNEW) in New Orleans, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 233 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $19,500.
233 live empty legs involving KNEW
- Code
- KNEW
- Traffic
- 7.0/10
- Runways
- 3
- Longest
- 6,880 ft
- Live legs
- 233
Empty-leg demand
Lakefront Airport (KNEW) in New Orleans, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 200 of 233 live legs (86%) leave KNEW, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KNEW are from CYYT (2), to KDMA (2), and from KEGE (2).
Priced empty legs at KNEW center on a median ask of $19,500, with an observed range of $4,700–$64,800 (233 priced listings).
Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KNEW, accounting for about 78% of live inventory (181 of 233 legs).
Key takeaways
- KNEW: 233 live empty legs (200 out / 33 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KNEW: $19,500 (n=233).
- Busiest corridor: from CYYT (2 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (181 legs, ~78%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KNEW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | CYYTSt. John's International Airport | 2 | $47,600 |
| Outbound to | KDMADavis Monthan Air Force Base | 2 | $25,000 |
| Inbound from | KEGEEagle County Regional Airport | 2 | $20,331 |
| Outbound to | KOAKSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport | 2 | $23,300 |
| Outbound to | KSBASanta Barbara Municipal Airport | 2 | $23,400 |
| Outbound to | KSLKAdirondack Regional Airport | 2 | $18,150 |
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 | 181 |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 10 |
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | Heavy Jet | 7 |
| Gulfstream G280 | Super Midsize Jet | 6 |
| Embraer Legacy 600 | Heavy Jet | 5 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- NEW
- ICAO
- KNEW
- City
- New Orleans
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 8 ft
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 6,880 ft
- Traffic score
- 7.0 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- lakefrontairport.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18R/36L | 6,880 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 3,697 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 3,113 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KNEW for empty legs?
Lakefront Airport (KNEW) has 233 live empty-leg listings — 200 departing and 33 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KNEW?
The median ask at KNEW is $19,500 across 233 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KNEW?
The strongest live corridor at KNEW is from CYYT (St. John's International Airport), with 2 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KNEW most often?
The Beechcraft Hawker 900XP, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KNEW, with 181 live listings (~78% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Lakefront Airport?
The primary code for Lakefront Airport is KNEW.
Where is KNEW airport located?
Lakefront Airport (KNEW) is in New Orleans, United States.
What is the ICAO code for NEW?
The ICAO code for Lakefront Airport (NEW) is KNEW.
What is the longest runway at KNEW?
The longest runway at Lakefront Airport (KNEW) is 6,880 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
Search live empty-leg departures involving KNEW on EmptyJet.
Search from KNEW