According to the 2022 Iowa Aviation Economic Impact Report, general aviation airports contribute more than $306 million to the state's total annual economic output.
According to FAA data, Iowa is home to 111 public-use general aviation airports, 7,145 pilots, and 4,476 registered aircraft.
According to the 2022 Iowa Aviation Economic Impact Report, general aviation airports in the state support over 2,500 jobs, with an overall payroll of more than $105 million annually.
According to the same study, general aviation airports contribute over $306 million annually to the state's economic output.
According to FAA data, Iowa is home to 32 repair stations, 11 FAA-approved pilot schools, 3,042 student pilots, and 1,023 flight instructors.
Additionally, there are 82 fixed-base operators in Iowa registered in the AC-U-KWIK directory.
According to the University Aviation Association, flight departments in Iowa include Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Morningside University in Sioux City, and University of Dubuque in Dubuque.