Economic Impact of General Aviation in

Maryland


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According to the 2024 Economic Impact of Public Use Airports in Maryland study, public-use airports in Maryland support more than $1.1 billion in business-generated revenue.

Aviation by the Numbers

According to the Maryland Aviation Administration, the state has 34 public-use airports. According to FAA data, these airports serve 9,380 pilots and 2,157 registered aircraft.

Number of Jobs

The 2024 Economic Impact of Public Use Airports in Maryland study found that public-use airports, excluding BWI Marshall, support over 10,200 jobs and a total personal income of more than $752 million.

Economic Impact

According to the same study, public use airports, excluding BWI Marshall, support more than $1.1 billion in business-generated revenue.

According to FAA data, Maryland is home to 27 repair stations, 13 FAA-approved pilot schools, 1,453 flight instructors and 3,993 student pilots.

In addition, there are 23 fixed-base operators in the state that are registered in the AC-U-KWIK directory. According to the Maryland Aviation Administration, there are over 89 heliports in Maryland.

According to the University Aviation Association, flight departments in Maryland include Community College of Baltimore County in Catonsville and University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne.

Colby Ferguson, Maryland Farm Bureau

"Transportation and aviation, including small aircraft and airports, are crucial to supporting our farms, and as a result, our economy and local communities."

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