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 2,063 active general aviation aircraft and 4,224 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 23 repair stations, 3 FAA-approved pilot schools, 1,275 student pilots and 637 flight instructors.
In addition, there are 59 fixed-base operators in the state, according to the AC-U-KWIK directory. According to Helicopter Association International, there are 45 heliports in Mississippi.
According to the University Aviation Association, flight departments in Mississippi include Delta State University in Cleveland.