According to the 2024 Economic Contribution of Kentucky Airports study, general aviation airports in Kentucky support over $1.1 billion in total economic output.
According to FAA data, Kentucky is home to 55 public-use general aviation airports, 9,578 pilots, and 2,979 registered aircraft.
According to the 2024 Economic Contribution of Kentucky Airports study, general aviation airports in Kentucky support 6,394 jobs, resulting in over $387 million in labor income.
According to the same study, general aviation airports in Kentucky contribute over $1.1 billion to the state's total economic output.
According to FAA data, Kentucky is home to 48 repair stations, 4 FAA-approved pilot schools, 4,043 student pilots, and 1,554 flight instructors.
There are 54 fixed-base operators in the state according to the AC-U-KWIK directory.
According to the University Aviation Association, flight departments in Kentucky include Ashland Community and Technical College in Ashland, Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Jefferson Community and Technical College in Louisville, and Somerset Community College in Somerset.