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KORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) in Chicago, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 127 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $25,200.

127 live empty legs involving KORD

Code
KORD
Traffic
10.0/10
Runways
11
Longest
13,000 ft
Live legs
127

Empty-leg demand

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) in Chicago, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 85 of 127 live legs (67%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Aircraft mix at KORD is led by Bombardier Challenger 604 (Heavy Jet) (17 legs), with Gulfstream G550, Dassault Falcon 900B also active.

The busiest live corridors at KORD are to KVNY (16), from KBXK (4), and from KE25 (4).

Priced empty legs at KORD center on a median ask of $25,200, with an observed range of $3,500–$83,000 (125 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • KORD: 127 live empty legs (42 out / 85 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KORD: $25,200 (n=125).
  • Busiest corridor: to KVNY (16 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 604 (17 legs, ~13%).

Inbound repositioning into KORD creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 127 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKVNYVan Nuys Airport16$40,300
Inbound fromKBXKBuckeye Municipal Airport4$34,350
Inbound fromKE25Wickenburg Municipal Airport4$34,100
Inbound fromKE63Gila Bend Municipal Airport4$34,650
Outbound toKHWDHayward Executive Airport4$29,450
Inbound fromKLNKLincoln Airport4$8,000

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet17
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range11
Dassault Falcon 900BLarge Jet10
Gulfstream GVUltra Long Range9
Beechcraft Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet8

Airport facts

IATA
ORD
ICAO
KORD
City
Chicago
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
680 ft
Timezone
America/Chicago
Region
North America
Runways
11
Longest runway
13,000 ft
Traffic score
10.0 / 10

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Official site
flychicago.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
10L/28R13,000 ft150 ftCONYes
09C/27C11,245 ft200 ftconcreteYes
10C/28C10,801 ft200 ftCONYes
14L/32R10,005 ft150 ftASPYes
15/339,686 ft200 ftASPYes
04R/22L8,075 ft150 ftASPYes
09R/27L7,967 ft150 ftASPYes
04L/22R7,500 ft150 ftASPYes
09L/27R7,500 ft150 ftASPYes
10R/28L7,500 ft150 ftCONCRETEYes
18/365,332 ft150 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KORD for empty legs?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) has 127 live empty-leg listings — 42 departing and 85 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KORD?

The median ask at KORD is $25,200 across 125 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KORD?

The strongest live corridor at KORD is to KVNY (Van Nuys Airport), with 16 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KORD most often?

The Bombardier Challenger 604, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KORD, with 17 live listings (~13% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

The primary code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport is KORD.

Where is KORD airport located?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) is in Chicago, United States.

What is the ICAO code for ORD?

The ICAO code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is KORD.

What is the longest runway at KORD?

The longest runway at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) is 13,000 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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