According to the New York State Department of Transportation, Economic Impacts of New York State Airports and Aviation 2022 study, general aviation airports in New York account for $917 million in total economic activity.
According to the New York Department of Transportation Aviation Bureau, there are 109 general aviation airports in New York. The FAA reports that these airports support 18,636 pilots and 6,504 registered aircraft.
According to the New York State Department of Transportation, Economic Impacts of New York State Airports and Aviation 2022 study, general aviation airports in New York account for 5,604 jobs and over $339 million in total payroll.
According to the same study, the total economic output of general aviation airports in New York is over $917 million.
FAA data shows that New York is home to 119 repair stations, 21 FAA-approved pilot schools, 2,809 flight instructors and 7,862 student pilots.
In addition, there are 80 fixed-base operators in the state, according to the comprehensive AC-U-KWIK directory. According to Helicopter Association International, there are 224 heliports in New York.
According to the University Aviation Association and the National Center for Education Statistics, flight departments in New York include the State University of New York at Farmingdale, Schenectady County Community College in Schenectady, CUNY Aviation Institute at York College in Jamaica, Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in E. Elmhurst, and Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica.