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KPHL — Philadelphia International Airport

United StatesPhiladelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) in Philadelphia, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 302 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $14,900.

302 live empty legs involving KPHL

Code
KPHL
Traffic
9.1/10
Runways
4
Longest
12,000 ft
Live legs
302

Empty-leg demand

Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) in Philadelphia, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 239 of 302 live legs (79%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Learjet 60 (Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KPHL, accounting for about 53% of live inventory (161 of 302 legs).

Repositioning into KPHL is concentrated from KLNA, FD38, KSRQ.

Priced empty legs at KPHL center on a median ask of $14,900, with an observed range of $3,200–$66,400 (302 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • KPHL: 302 live empty legs (63 out / 239 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KPHL: $14,900 (n=302).
  • Busiest corridor: from KLNA (10 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Learjet 60 (161 legs, ~53%).

Inbound repositioning into KPHL creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 302 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromKLNAPalm Beach County Park Airport10$18,600
Inbound fromFD38Wellington Aero Club Airport9$18,200
Inbound fromKSRQSarasota Bradenton International Airport6$17,100
Outbound toKVNYVan Nuys Airport6$55,150
Outbound toFD38Wellington Aero Club Airport5$19,300
Outbound toKLNAPalm Beach County Park Airport5$19,400

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Learjet 60Midsize Jet161
Beechcraft Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet30
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet21
Hawker 900Midsize Jet14
Bombardier Challenger 300Super Midsize Jet12

Airport facts

IATA
PHL
ICAO
KPHL
City
Philadelphia
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
36 ft
Timezone
America/New_York
Region
North America
Runways
4
Longest runway
12,000 ft
Traffic score
9.1 / 10
Official site
phl.org

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
09R/27L12,000 ft200 ftASPYes
09L/27R9,500 ft150 ftASPYes
17/355,460 ft150 ftASPYes
08/265,000 ft150 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KPHL for empty legs?

Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) has 302 live empty-leg listings — 63 departing and 239 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KPHL?

The median ask at KPHL is $14,900 across 302 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KPHL?

The strongest live corridor at KPHL is from KLNA (Palm Beach County Park Airport), with 10 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KPHL most often?

The Learjet 60, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KPHL, with 161 live listings (~53% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Philadelphia International Airport?

The primary code for Philadelphia International Airport is KPHL.

Where is KPHL airport located?

Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) is in Philadelphia, United States.

What is the ICAO code for PHL?

The ICAO code for Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is KPHL.

What is the longest runway at KPHL?

The longest runway at Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) is 12,000 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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