Aircraft Co-Ownership in California
1,094 co-owned aircraft are registered to non-married partners in California, making it the #1 state for shared general aviation in the US (July 2026). Here is how aircraft partnerships in California are structured and how costs are split.
1,094
FAA Registry Data#1
Nationwide Volume1972
Manufacture Year2 Owners: 940
3: 114 | 4: 34 | 5+: 6What a Shared Aircraft Costs in California
Weighted across the 1094 co-owned aircraft actually registered in California — not a national average. California groups skew toward the types listed below, which is what moves these numbers relative to other states.
$97/hr
$19/hr
$676/mo
2.18
Split between the 2.18 partners a typical California group runs, that is about $310 each per month in fixed dues before anyone flies, plus $97 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 California
The top co-owned aircraft types registered in California:
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Frequently Asked Questions — California Co-Ownership
How many co-owned aircraft are registered in California?
As of July 2026, California has 1094 shared co-owned aircraft registered in the FAA database, ranking #1 nationwide.
What are the most popular co-owned aircraft types in California?
The top co-owned aircraft models in California include Piper PA-28-180 (34), Cirrus SR22T (21), Cessna 172M (20), Piper PA-28-140 (19), Cessna 172N (14).
What does a typical co-owned aircraft cost to run in California?
Weighted across the 1094 co-owned aircraft actually registered in California, the typical machine runs about $97 per hour all-in, of which roughly $19 should go to the engine reserve, plus around $676 a month in fixed costs before the annual. Split between the 2.18 partners a California group averages, that is roughly $310 each in monthly dues.