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.
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.
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.
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.
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