According to the PricewaterhouseCoopers study, Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2013, general aviation in Idaho contributes over $1.1 billion to the state’s total economic output.
The Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Aeronautics, reports that Idaho has 128 public-use airports. According to FAA data, these airports serve 5,095 pilots and 2,867 active general aviation aircraft.
According to the PricewaterhouseCoopers study, Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2013, general aviation supports 7,900 jobs in Idaho, resulting in $342 million in labor income.
According to the same study, general aviation in Idaho contributes over $1.1 billion to the state’s total economic output.
FAA data shows that Idaho is home to 32 repair stations, 7 FAA-approved pilot schools, 1,143 student pilots and 931 flight instructors.
In addition, there are 49 fixed-base operators registered in Idaho and listed in the AC-U-KWIK directory. According to Helicopter Association International, there are 53 heliports in the state.