Empty-leg hub
KOSU — The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field
United StatesColumbus
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU) in Columbus, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 246 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $13,400.
246 live empty legs involving KOSU
- Code
- KOSU
- Traffic
- 6.9/10
- Runways
- 4
- Longest
- 5,004 ft
- Live legs
- 246
Empty-leg demand
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU) in Columbus, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 195 of 246 live legs (79%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Aircraft mix at KOSU is led by Pilatus PC-12 (Turboprop) (81 legs), with Pilatus PC-12/47 NG, Cessna Citation XLS also active.
The busiest live corridors at KOSU are to KVNY (14), from KBXK (5), and from KE25 (5).
Priced empty legs at KOSU center on a median ask of $13,400, with an observed range of $3,200–$82,500 (246 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- KOSU: 246 live empty legs (51 out / 195 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KOSU: $13,400 (n=246).
- Busiest corridor: to KVNY (14 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Pilatus PC-12 (81 legs, ~33%).
Inbound repositioning into KOSU creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 246 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 | 14 | $44,900 |
| Inbound from | KBXKBuckeye Municipal Airport | 5 | $36,300 |
| Inbound from | KE25Wickenburg Municipal Airport | 5 | $36,200 |
| Inbound from | KE63Gila Bend Municipal Airport | 5 | $36,500 |
| Inbound from | KSGUSt George Regional Airport | 5 | $35,700 |
| Inbound from | KVNYVan Nuys Airport | 5 | $40,500 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop | 81 |
| Pilatus PC-12/47 NG | Turboprop | 55 |
| Cessna Citation XLS | Midsize Jet | 22 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 11 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 8 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- OSU
- ICAO
- KOSU
- City
- Columbus
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 905 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,004 ft
- Traffic score
- 6.9 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- osuairport.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09R/27L | 5,004 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 05/23 | 3,555 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 3,438 ft | 100 ft | ASP | No |
| 09L/27R | 2,994 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KOSU for empty legs?
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU) has 246 live empty-leg listings — 51 departing and 195 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KOSU?
The median ask at KOSU is $13,400 across 246 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KOSU?
The strongest live corridor at KOSU is to KVNY (Van Nuys Airport), with 14 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KOSU most often?
The Pilatus PC-12, a Turboprop, is the most common model on empty legs at KOSU, with 81 live listings (~33% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field?
The primary code for The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field is KOSU.
Where is KOSU airport located?
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU) is in Columbus, United States.
What is the ICAO code for OSU?
The ICAO code for The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) is KOSU.
What is the longest runway at KOSU?
The longest runway at The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU) is 5,004 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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