Empty-leg hub
KSDF — Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
United StatesLouisville
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) in Louisville, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 755 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $29,200.
755 live empty legs involving KSDF
- Code
- KSDF
- Traffic
- 8.6/10
- Runways
- 3
- Longest
- 10,850 ft
- Live legs
- 755
Empty-leg demand
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) in Louisville, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 706 of 755 live legs (94%) leave KSDF, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KSDF are to KVNY (8), from KBXK (6), and from KE25 (6).
Priced empty legs at KSDF center on a median ask of $29,200, with an observed range of $3,200–$86,300 (755 priced listings).
Embraer Legacy 650E (Heavy Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KSDF, accounting for about 90% of live inventory (680 of 755 legs).
Key takeaways
- KSDF: 755 live empty legs (706 out / 49 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KSDF: $29,200 (n=755).
- Busiest corridor: to KVNY (8 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Embraer Legacy 650E (680 legs, ~90%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KSDF creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 755 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 | 8 | $41,900 |
| Inbound from | KBXKBuckeye Municipal Airport | 6 | $31,400 |
| Inbound from | KE25Wickenburg Municipal Airport | 6 | $31,350 |
| Inbound from | KE63Gila Bend Municipal Airport | 6 | $31,600 |
| Inbound from | KSGUSt George Regional Airport | 6 | $31,100 |
| Inbound from | KHOUWilliam P Hobby Airport | 3 | $11,600 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Embraer Legacy 650E | Heavy Jet | 680 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 7 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 7 |
| Bombardier Global 6500 | Ultra Long Range | 5 |
| Dassault Falcon 2000 | Heavy Jet | 5 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- SDF
- ICAO
- KSDF
- City
- Louisville
- Country
- United States
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 501 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 10,850 ft
- Traffic score
- 8.6 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- flylouisville.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17R/35L | 10,850 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 8,579 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 11/29 | 7,250 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KSDF for empty legs?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) has 755 live empty-leg listings — 706 departing and 49 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KSDF?
The median ask at KSDF is $29,200 across 755 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KSDF?
The strongest live corridor at KSDF is to KVNY (Van Nuys Airport), with 8 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KSDF most often?
The Embraer Legacy 650E, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KSDF, with 680 live listings (~90% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport?
The primary code for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is KSDF.
Where is KSDF airport located?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) is in Louisville, United States.
What is the ICAO code for SDF?
The ICAO code for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is KSDF.
What is the longest runway at KSDF?
The longest runway at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) is 10,850 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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