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 the 2024 Economic Contribution of Kentucky Airports study, the state is home to 53 general aviation airports. According to the FAA, airports in Kentucky serve 9,578 pilots and 2,956 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.
The FAA reports that Kentucky is home to 47 repair stations, 3 FAA-approved pilot schools, 4,043 student pilots and 1,554 flight instructors.
In addition, there are 54 fixed-base operators in the state, according to the AC-U-KWIK directory.
According to the University Aviation Association and the National Center for Education Statistics, flight departments in Kentucky include Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Ashland Community and Tech College in Ashland, Jefferson Community and Tech College in Louisville, and Somerset Community College in Somerset.