According to the 2017 Oklahoma Aviation and Aerospace Economic Impact Study, publicly-owned general aviation airports in Oklahoma support over $693 million in total annual economic activity.
According to the FAA, Oklahoma has 135 public-use airports. According to the FAA, these airports serve 9,778 pilots and 6,063 registered aircraft.
According to the 2017 Oklahoma Aviation and Aerospace Economic Impact Study, publicly-owned general aviation airports in Oklahoma support over 6,300 jobs and more than $270 million in total annual payroll.
According to the same study, publicly-owned general aviation airports in Oklahoma support over $693 million in total annual economic activity.
According to FAA data, Oklahoma is home to 120 repair stations, 7 FAA-approved pilot schools, 4,077 student pilots and 1,455 flight instructors.
In addition, there are 87 fixed-base operators in the state, according to the AC-U-KWIK directory. According to Helicopter Association International, there are 135 heliports in Oklahoma.
According to the University Aviation Association, flight departments in Oklahoma include Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Tulsa, University of Oklahoma in Norman, Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, and Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant.