According to the 2012 Missouri Statewide Airports Economic Study, general aviation airports in Missouri support an economic impact of over $857 million.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the state is home to 122 public-use airports. According to FAA data, Missouri airports support 8,825 pilots and 5,258 active general aviation aircraft in the state.
According to the 2012 Missouri Statewide Airports Economic Study, general aviation airports in Missouri support a total of 7,449 jobs and sustain a payroll of over $300 million.
The same study found that general aviation airports in Missouri support an economic impact of over $857 million.
According to the FAA, Missouri is home to 58 repair stations, 7 FAA-approved pilot schools, 1,932 student pilots and 1,604 flight instructors. In addition, there are 93 fixed-base operators in the state according to the AC-U-KWIK directory. According to Helicopter Association International, there are 123 heliports in Missouri.
According to the University Aviation Association, flight departments in Missouri include St. Louis University in St. Louis and University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg.