According to the PricewaterhouseCoopers study, Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2013, general aviation in Minnesota contributes over $5.3 billion to the state’s total economic output.
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the state has 135 public system airports and 5,679 registered and airworthy aircraft. According to the FAA, there are 12,890 pilots in the state. According to a 2011 Study of the Economic Impact of Minnesota Airports, in an average year, approximately 276,640 general aviation landings occur across Minnesota.
According to the PricewaterhouseCoopers study, Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2013, general aviation supports 26,200 jobs in Minnesota, resulting in over $1.5 billion in labor income.
According to the same study, general aviation in Minnesota contributes over $5.3 billion to the state’s total economic output.
According to FAA data, Minnesota is home to 50 repair stations, 12 FAA-approved pilot schools, 2,805 student pilots and 2,714 flight instructors.
In addition, there are 109 fixed-base operators in the state, according to the comprehensive AC-U-KWIK directory. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, there are a total of 83 heliports in Minnesota.
According to the University Aviation Association, flight departments in Minnesota include Academy College in Bloomington and Minnesota State University in Mankato.