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According to the 2020 Georgia Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study, general aviation airports contribute more than $1.9 billion annually to the state's economy.
Aviation By the Numbers
According to FAA data, Georgia is home to 97 public-use general aviation airports, 29,522 pilots, and 8,747 registered aircraft.
Number of Jobs
The 2020 Georgia Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study found that general aviation airports support more than 14,500 jobs and a payroll of over $600 million.
Economic Impact
The same study estimated that general aviation airports contribute more than $1.9 billion annually to the state's economy.
According to FAA data, Georgia is home to 119 repair stations, 16 FAA-approved pilot schools, 12,042 student pilots, and 5,226 flight instructors.
There are 99 fixed-base operators in the state according to the AC-U-KWIK directory.
According to the University Aviation Association, flight departments in Georgia include Augusta Technical College in Augusta, Central Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Rome, Middle Georgia State University in Eastman, and South Georgia Technical College in Americus.
Paul Wofford, Georgia State Patrol
"Georgia State Patrol’s Aviation Division is a team of 21 pilots, maintenance technicians, and general support staff. We serve all 159 counties in Georgia.
We answer the call for any local law enforcement agency in need of aerial support to catch criminals, fight fires on private lands and state parks, conduct crowd control for large events and rescue at-risk individuals in remote areas."