According to the 2018 Economic Impact Assessment of Delaware Airports, airports in Delaware support a total economic impact of more than $1.1 billion annually.
According to the Delaware Department of Transportation, there are 9 public-use general aviation airports in the state. According to the FAA, Delaware is home to 1,550 pilots and 10,580 registered aircraft.
According to the 2018 Economic Impact Assessment of Delaware Airports, airports support more than 12,000 jobs in Delaware, resulting in over $555 million in labor income.
According to the same study, airports in Delaware support a total economic impact of more than $1.1 billion annually.
According to the FAA, Delaware is home to 8 repair stations, 3 FAA-approved pilot schools, 555 student pilots and 277 flight instructors.
In addition, according to the AC-U-KWIK directory, there are 8 fixed-base operators registered in the state. According to Helicopter Association International, there are 14 heliports in Delaware.
According to the University Aviation Association, there is a flight department at Delaware State University in Dover and Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown.