Empty-leg hub
KSMD — Smith Field
United StatesFort Wayne
Smith Field (KSMD) in Fort Wayne, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 231 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $28,300.
231 live empty legs involving KSMD
- Code
- KSMD
- Traffic
- 5.3/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 3,126 ft
- Live legs
- 231
Empty-leg demand
Smith Field (KSMD) in Fort Wayne, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 153 of 231 live legs (66%) leave KSMD, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KSMD are to KVNY (16), from KBXK (6), and from KE25 (6).
Priced empty legs at KSMD center on a median ask of $28,300, with an observed range of $3,200–$83,200 (231 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at KSMD is led by Cessna Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) (82 legs), with Bombardier Challenger 604, Gulfstream G550 also active.
Key takeaways
- KSMD: 231 live empty legs (153 out / 78 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KSMD: $28,300 (n=231).
- Busiest corridor: to KVNY (16 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation XLS+ (82 legs, ~35%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KSMD creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 231 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 | $42,500 |
| Inbound from | KBXKBuckeye Municipal Airport | 6 | $32,200 |
| Inbound from | KE25Wickenburg Municipal Airport | 6 | $32,050 |
| Inbound from | KE63Gila Bend Municipal Airport | 6 | $32,400 |
| Inbound from | KSGUSt George Regional Airport | 6 | $31,400 |
| Inbound from | KVNYVan Nuys Airport | 5 | $38,900 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | Midsize Jet | 82 |
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | Heavy Jet | 58 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 11 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 9 |
| Bombardier Global 6500 | Ultra Long Range | 7 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- SMD
- ICAO
- KSMD
- City
- Fort Wayne
- Country
- United States
- Type
- small airport
- Elevation
- 835 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,126 ft
- Traffic score
- 5.3 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- fwairport.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,126 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 2,922 ft | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KSMD for empty legs?
Smith Field (KSMD) has 231 live empty-leg listings — 153 departing and 78 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KSMD?
The median ask at KSMD is $28,300 across 231 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KSMD?
The strongest live corridor at KSMD is to KVNY (Van Nuys Airport), with 16 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KSMD most often?
The Cessna Citation XLS+, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KSMD, with 82 live listings (~35% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Smith Field?
The primary code for Smith Field is KSMD.
Where is KSMD airport located?
Smith Field (KSMD) is in Fort Wayne, United States.
What is the ICAO code for SMD?
The ICAO code for Smith Field (SMD) is KSMD.
What is the longest runway at KSMD?
The longest runway at Smith Field (KSMD) is 3,126 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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