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According to the 2022 Pennsylvania Aviation Economic Impact Study, general aviation airports in Pennsylvania support over $1.5 billion in economic output each year.
Aviation By the Numbers
According to FAA data, Pennsylvania is home to 99 public-use general aviation airports, 21,730 pilots, and 6,221 registered aircraft.
Number of Jobs
According to the 2022 Pennsylvania Aviation Economic Impact Study, general aviation airports in Pennsylvania support over 8,100 jobs and sustain a payroll of over $581 million.
Economic Impact
According to the same study, general aviation airports in Pennsylvania support over $1.5 billion in economic output each year.
According to FAA data, Pennsylvania is home to 92 repair stations, 28 FAA-approved pilot schools, 9,077 student pilots, and 3,564 flight instructors.
There are 75 fixed-base operators in the state according to the AC-U-KWIK directory.
According to the University Aviation Association, flight departments in Pennsylvania include Community College of Allegheny County in West Mifflin, Community College of Beaver County in Monaca, Edinboro University in Edinboro, Gannon University in Erie, Lehigh Carbon Community College in Allentown, Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, and Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in Pittsburgh.
Anthony J. McCloskey, P.E., PennDOT Bureau of Aviation Director
"Our state is very proud of its long history of aviation. From the first airport built in Philadelphia in 1925, to the construction of the largest pilot training school in the country at the ATP Flight School in West Mifflin just this year, Pennsylvania has been at the forefront of supporting investments in aviation, technology and sustainability. Pittsburgh International Airport has been called a ‘model’ for efforts to ease emissions and there are over 110 general aviation airports across the state which serve as a lifeline for thousands of communities, many without commercial service. We plan to continue our growth as an industry leader in stewarding a safe, compliant and reliable aviation transportation system."