According to the 2016 New Mexico Airport System Plan Update, on-airport output in New Mexico supports over $2.3 billion in the economy.
According to FAA data, New Mexico is home to 55 public-use general aviation airports, 5,470 pilots, and 3,104 registered aircraft.
According to the 2016 New Mexico Airport System Plan Update, on-airport output in New Mexico supports over 18,500 jobs and a payroll of more than $723 million.
According to the same study, on-airport economic output in New Mexico supports more than $2.3 billion in the economy.
According to FAA data, New Mexico is home to 27 repair stations, 7 FAA-approved pilot schools, 2,386 student pilots, and 584 flight instructors.
There are 43 fixed-base operators in the state according to the AC-U-KWIK directory.
According to the University Aviation Association, flight departments in New Mexico include Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, Eastern New Mexico University—Roswell in Roswell, and San Juan College in Farmington.