Empty-leg hub
KSBN — South Bend Regional Airport
United StatesSouth Bend
South Bend Regional Airport (KSBN) in South Bend, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 600 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $9,300.
600 live empty legs involving KSBN
- Code
- KSBN
- Traffic
- 6.9/10
- Runways
- 3
- Longest
- 8,412 ft
- Live legs
- 600
Empty-leg demand
South Bend Regional Airport (KSBN) in South Bend, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 428 of 600 live legs (71%) leave KSBN, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KSBN are to KVNY (16), from KBXK (6), and from KE25 (6).
Priced empty legs at KSBN center on a median ask of $9,300, with an observed range of $3,200–$83,600 (600 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at KSBN is led by Cessna Citation CJ1+ (Light Jet) (210 legs), with Learjet 60, Cessna Citation Ultra also active.
Key takeaways
- KSBN: 600 live empty legs (428 out / 172 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KSBN: $9,300 (n=600).
- Busiest corridor: to KVNY (16 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation CJ1+ (210 legs, ~35%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KSBN creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 600 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 | $41,550 |
| Inbound from | KBXKBuckeye Municipal Airport | 6 | $31,500 |
| Inbound from | KE25Wickenburg Municipal Airport | 6 | $31,350 |
| Inbound from | KE63Gila Bend Municipal Airport | 6 | $31,700 |
| Inbound from | KSGUSt George Regional Airport | 6 | $30,650 |
| Outbound to | KHWDHayward Executive Airport | 4 | $30,350 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ1+ | Light Jet | 210 |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 167 |
| Cessna Citation Ultra | Light Jet | 116 |
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | Heavy Jet | 20 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 11 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- SBN
- ICAO
- KSBN
- City
- South Bend
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 799 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 8,412 ft
- Traffic score
- 6.9 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09R/27L | 8,412 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 6,001 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09L/27R | 4,300 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KSBN for empty legs?
South Bend Regional Airport (KSBN) has 600 live empty-leg listings — 428 departing and 172 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KSBN?
The median ask at KSBN is $9,300 across 600 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KSBN?
The strongest live corridor at KSBN is to KVNY (Van Nuys Airport), with 16 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KSBN most often?
The Cessna Citation CJ1+, a Light Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KSBN, with 210 live listings (~35% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for South Bend Regional Airport?
The primary code for South Bend Regional Airport is KSBN.
Where is KSBN airport located?
South Bend Regional Airport (KSBN) is in South Bend, United States.
What is the ICAO code for SBN?
The ICAO code for South Bend Regional Airport (SBN) is KSBN.
What is the longest runway at KSBN?
The longest runway at South Bend Regional Airport (KSBN) is 8,412 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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