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Atlanta empty leg flights
Atlanta empty leg flights are one-way private jet repositioning flights in and out of Atlanta metro, typically 25 to 75% below a comparable full charter. Right now 26 legs depart the Atlanta area and 12 arrive at DeKalb-Peachtree Executive (KPDK).
Empty legs departing Atlanta (26)
One-way legs from Fulton County Executive (KFTY) and every charter field within 80 miles. Updated hourly.
- Fri, Oct 16$5,628Athens, GA (KAHN)Pinellas Park, FL (KPIE)Cessna Citation CJ3+
- Fri, Oct 16$7,250Atlanta, GA (KRYY)Gadsden, AL (KGAD)Cessna Citation Bravo
- Sun, Oct 18$2,345Atlanta, GA (KPDK)Chattanooga, TN (KCHA)Pilatus PC 12
- Sun, Oct 18$15,925Athens, GA (KAHN)Baltimore, MD (KBWI)Gulfstream G450
- Thu, Oct 22$5,257Atlanta, GA (KRYY)Nashville, TN (KJWN)Cessna Citation V
- Sun, Oct 25$7,370Gainesville, GA (KGVL)Charlotte, NC (KCLT)Cessna Citation XLS
- Sun, Oct 25$4,020Lafayette, GA (K9A5)Winston Salem, NC (KINT)Pilatus PC 12 NG
- Wed, Oct 28$7,370Gainesville, GA (KGVL)Alcoa, TN (KTYS)Cessna Citation XLS
- Wed, Oct 28$2,010Atlanta, GA (KPDK)Lafayette, GA (K9A5)Pilatus PC 12 NG
- Sun, Nov 1$3,350Atlanta, GA (KPDK)Greenville, SC (KGMU)Cessna Citation CJ2
- Thu, Nov 5$7,236Atlanta, GA (KRYY)Birmingham, AL (KBHM)Cessna Citation V
- Sun, Nov 8$7,236Atlanta, GA (KRYY)St Simons Island, GA (KSSI)Cessna Citation V
- Thu, Nov 12$16,457Atlanta, GA (KRYY)Iowa City, IA (KIOW)Cessna Citation XLS
- Sat, Nov 14$5,360Atlanta, GA (KPDK)Panama City Beach, FL (KECP)Cessna Citation CJ2
- Sun, Nov 22$12,194Gainesville, GA (KGVL)Vero Beach, FL (KVRB)Cessna Citation XLS
- Mon, Nov 23$7,236Atlanta, GA (KRYY)Atlanta, GA (KPDK)Cessna Citation V
- Wed, Nov 25$7,236Atlanta, GA (KRYY)Atlanta, GA (KFTY)Cessna Citation V
- Sat, Nov 28$10,005Atlanta, GA (KRYY)Memphis, TN (KMEM)Cessna Citation V
- Sat, Nov 28$7,236Atlanta, GA (KFTY)Atlanta, GA (KRYY)Cessna Citation V
- Mon, Nov 30$13,285Atlanta, GA (KRYY)St Louis, MO (KSUS)Cessna Citation V
- Mon, Nov 30$7,236Atlanta, GA (KPDK)Atlanta, GA (KRYY)Cessna Citation V
- Wed, Dec 2$2,010Rome, GA (KRMG)Bentonville, AR (KVBT)Pilatus PC 12 NG
- Thu, Dec 3$174,036Atlanta, GA (KFTY)Geneva (LSGG)Bombardier Global 7500
- Thu, Dec 3$17,554Atlanta, GA (KPDK)Miami, FL (KOPF)Gulfstream G450
Empty legs arriving in Atlanta (12)
One-way legs into DeKalb-Peachtree Executive (KPDK). Updated hourly.
- Fri, Oct 16$4,015Huntsville, AL (KHSV)Atlanta, GA (KPDK)Gulfstream G IV SP
- Fri, Oct 16$5,018Oxford, MS (KUOX)Atlanta, GA (KPDK)Gulfstream G IV SP
- Fri, Oct 16$7,370Monroe, NCAtlanta, GA (KPDK)Cessna Citation XLS
- Sat, Oct 17$4,821Nashville, TN (KBNA)Atlanta, GA (KPDK)Cessna Citation Sovereign
- Sun, Oct 18$9,005Vero Beach, FL (KVRB)Atlanta, GA (KPDK)Bombardier Learjet 40XR
Prices are for the whole aircraft, with taxes and fees shown at checkout.
Flying private in and out of Atlanta
Atlanta sits at the intersection of the East Coast and Sun Belt private-jet networks. Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the world's busiest commercial airport, which pushes nearly all private traffic to PDK (northeast metro) and FTY (northwest metro). Both fields offer FBO lounges, de-icing, and customs.
The busiest empty-leg corridors touching Atlanta are: New York-Atlanta (Teterboro/White Plains → PDK, ~2 h), Miami-Atlanta (OPF → PDK, ~1.5 h), Chicago-Atlanta (MDW/PWK → PDK, ~2 h), and Dallas-Atlanta (DAL/ADS → PDK, ~2 h). Northbound Sunday repositioning legs out of Atlanta into New York are particularly frequent.
SkyAccess lists empty leg inventory from certified Part 135 operators who base or position through PDK, FTY, and occasionally PDK-adjacent fields such as Peachtree City (KFFC).
Why fly private to Atlanta
Avoid Hartsfield-Jackson
ATL is the world's busiest airport. Flying private through PDK or FTY eliminates connection risk, security queues, and long taxi times entirely.
Southeast Hub Access
Atlanta is a natural layover hub for Southeast US travel. An empty leg from Atlanta can connect to Nashville, Charlotte, Savannah, or Gulf Coast destinations in under an hour.
Northeast Corridor Deals
The NYC-Atlanta run is one of the most supply-rich empty-leg lanes in the eastern US. Friday southbound and Sunday northbound legs are near-daily during business season.
What an empty leg in Atlanta costs
Atlanta empty legs on the NYC corridor are typically priced 25 to 75% below a comparable full charter on the same light or mid-size jet, and the listed price covers the entire aircraft. Last-minute availability (inside 48 hours) can push prices even lower. Cabin size depends on which aircraft the operator is repositioning.
Popular private jet routes to and from Atlanta
Empty legs at the airports serving Atlanta
DeKalb-Peachtree Executive (KPDK) empty legs
Primary private aviation airport. Northeast of downtown, 15 miles from Buckhead. Multiple FBOs, de-icing capable.
Fulton County Airport: Charlie Brown Field (KFTY) empty legs
Northwest metro, 14 miles from downtown. Strong FBO options, preferred by operators serving the Buckhead/Vinings corridor.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (KATL) empty legs
Occasionally used by heavy jets on international repositioning. Commercial congestion makes it secondary for private ops.
Peachtree City Falcon Field (KFFC) empty legs
South of the metro, used for overflow repositioning. Quieter field, shorter drive to south Atlanta suburbs.
Aircraft that fly in and out of Atlanta
Light jets (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300) cover the Southeast and Northeast corridors comfortably. Super-mids and heavies (Challenger 300, Gulfstream G450) appear on longer repositioning legs from Atlanta to the West Coast or Caribbean.
More on Atlanta empty legs
Atlanta empty leg FAQs
How many empty leg flights are available in Atlanta right now?+
Right now 26 empty leg flights depart the Atlanta area and 12 arrive at DeKalb-Peachtree Executive (KPDK) on SkyAccess. They come from certified charter operators repositioning aircraft, and the counts change through the day as new legs publish and others book.
How much does an empty leg flight in Atlanta cost?+
Atlanta empty legs on the NYC corridor are typically priced 25 to 75% below a comparable full charter on the same light or mid-size jet, and the listed price covers the entire aircraft. Last-minute availability (inside 48 hours) can push prices even lower. Cabin size depends on which aircraft the operator is repositioning. Prices are for the whole aircraft, with taxes and fees shown at checkout.
Which airports serve Atlanta private jet flights?+
DeKalb-Peachtree Executive (KPDK), Fulton County Airport: Charlie Brown Field (KFTY), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (KATL), Peachtree City Falcon Field (KFFC). SkyAccess searches a 80-mile radius around Fulton County Executive (KFTY), so one Atlanta search surfaces empty legs across every charter-friendly field in the cluster.
What aircraft fly empty legs in and out of Atlanta?+
Light jets (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300) cover the Southeast and Northeast corridors comfortably. Super-mids and heavies (Challenger 300, Gulfstream G450) appear on longer repositioning legs from Atlanta to the West Coast or Caribbean.
When is the best time to book an empty leg in Atlanta?+
Atlanta empty legs peak in two windows: Spring (March-May) when northbound Sun Belt reposition legs are plentiful, and Fall (September-November) during college football and business-travel season. The Masters at Augusta (April) drives a surge of inbound legs into PDK; those aircraft need to deadhead back, producing excellent northbound rates. For the deepest discount within the season, search inside the 24 to 72 hour window before departure, when operators most need to fill a repositioning leg.