According to 2020 Idaho Airport System Plan Update and Airport Economic Impact Analysis Update, general aviation in Idaho contributes over $988 million to the state’s total economic output.
The 2020 Idaho Airport System Plan Update and Airport Economic Impact Analysis Update, reports that Idaho has 75 public-use airports, including 68 general aviation airports. According to FAA data, these airports serve 5,935 pilots and 3,554 registered aircraft.
According to the 2020 Idaho Study, Airport Economic Impact Analysis Update, general aviation airports support 4,681 jobs in Idaho, resulting in $229 million in labor income.
According to the same study, general aviation in Idaho contributes over $988 million to the state’s total economic output.
FAA data shows that Idaho is home to 33 repair stations, 4 FAA-approved pilot schools, 1,618 student pilots and 1,075 flight instructors.
In addition, there are 50 fixed-base operators registered in Idaho and listed in the AC-U-KWIK directory. According to Helicopter Association International, there are 80 heliports in the state.