Can I fly private from João Paulo II Airport on an empty leg?Yes. Empty leg flights departing from João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are bookable on SkyAccess at 25–80% off retail charter, depending on aircraft category and time to departure. The deepest discounts hit inside the 72-hour window before departure as operators reprice unsold positioning legs. Which operators fly empty legs out of João Paulo II Airport?Empty leg supply at João Paulo II Airport comes from FAA Part 135 charter operators repositioning aircraft to or from paid bookings at the airport. The specific operator is visible on each leg listing — every operator on SkyAccess holds an active Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. What aircraft categories fly empty legs from João Paulo II Airport?Aircraft mix at João Paulo II Airport reflects the operator fleet active in Ponta Delgada, PT-20, PT. Light jets typically dominate by leg count; midsize and super midsize jets are common on longer corridors; heavy jets and ultra-long-range aircraft appear less often but at deeper percentage discounts when they do.