Aircraft Co-Ownership in Alabama

92 co-owned aircraft are registered to non-married partners in Alabama, making it the #28 state for shared general aviation in the US (July 2026). Here is how aircraft partnerships in Alabama are structured and how costs are split.

Co-Owned Aircraft

92

FAA Registry Data
State Rank

#28

Nationwide Volume
Median Year

1970

Manufacture Year
Partnership Split

2 Owners: 81

3: 9 | 4: 1 | 5+: 1

What a Shared Aircraft Costs in Alabama

Weighted across the 92 co-owned aircraft actually registered in Alabama — not a national average. Alabama groups skew toward the types listed below, which is what moves these numbers relative to other states.

Hourly, All-In

$95/hr

Engine Reserve

$18/hr

Fixed Costs

$700/mo

Avg Partners

2.15

Split between the 2.15 partners a typical Alabama group runs, that is about $325 each per month in fixed dues before anyone flies, plus $95 an hour once they do. Hangar rates and insurance vary widely within a state, so treat the fixed figure as a starting point and put your own numbers into the calculator below.

Most Popular Shared Aircraft in Alabama

The top co-owned aircraft types registered in Alabama:

Calculate Alabama Partnership Dues & Operating Costs

Frequently Asked Questions — Alabama Co-Ownership

How many co-owned aircraft are registered in Alabama?

As of July 2026, Alabama has 92 shared co-owned aircraft registered in the FAA database, ranking #28 nationwide.

What are the most popular co-owned aircraft types in Alabama?

The top co-owned aircraft models in Alabama include Piper PA-28-180 (5), Piper PA-28-140 (5), Cirrus SR22T (4), Piper J3C-65 (4), Cirrus SR22 (3).

What does a typical co-owned aircraft cost to run in Alabama?

Weighted across the 92 co-owned aircraft actually registered in Alabama, the typical machine runs about $95 per hour all-in, of which roughly $18 should go to the engine reserve, plus around $700 a month in fixed costs before the annual. Split between the 2.15 partners a Alabama group averages, that is roughly $325 each in monthly dues.