According to the 2014 Economic Impact of Mississippi Airports study, general aviation airports contribute more than $488 million to Mississippi’s economy each year.
According to the 2014 Economic Impact of Mississippi Airports study, there are 65 public-use general aviation airports in the state of Mississippi. According to FAA data, Mississippi airports support 2,511 registered aircraft and 4,452 pilots.
According to the 2014 Economic Impact of Mississippi Airports study, general aviation airports in Mississippi support 3,610 jobs with a total annual payroll of more than $123 million.
According to the same study, general aviation airports contribute more than $488 million to Mississippi’s economy each year.
According to FAA data, Mississippi is home to 24 repair stations, 2 FAA-approved pilot schools, 1,432 student pilots and 654 flight instructors.
In addition, there are 62 fixed-base operators in the state, according to the AC-U-KWIK directory. According to Helicopter Association International, there are 71 heliports in Mississippi.
According to the University Aviation Association, flight departments in Mississippi include Delta State University in Cleveland.