Aircraft Co-Ownership in Iowa

71 co-owned aircraft are registered to non-married partners in Iowa, making it the #31 state for shared general aviation in the US (July 2026). Here is how aircraft partnerships in Iowa are structured and how costs are split.

Co-Owned Aircraft

71

FAA Registry Data
State Rank

#31

Nationwide Volume
Median Year

1973

Manufacture Year
Partnership Split

2 Owners: 63

3: 5 | 4: 3 | 5+: 0

What a Shared Aircraft Costs in Iowa

Weighted across the 71 co-owned aircraft actually registered in Iowa — not a national average. Iowa groups skew toward the types listed below, which is what moves these numbers relative to other states.

Hourly, All-In

$90/hr

Engine Reserve

$17/hr

Fixed Costs

$632/mo

Avg Partners

2.15

Split between the 2.15 partners a typical Iowa group runs, that is about $294 each per month in fixed dues before anyone flies, plus $90 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 Iowa

The top co-owned aircraft types registered in Iowa:

Calculate Iowa Partnership Dues & Operating Costs

Frequently Asked Questions — Iowa Co-Ownership

How many co-owned aircraft are registered in Iowa?

As of July 2026, Iowa has 71 shared co-owned aircraft registered in the FAA database, ranking #31 nationwide.

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

The top co-owned aircraft models in Iowa include Bellanca 7GCBC (2), Piper PA-28-180 (2), Beechcraft F33A (2), Piper PA-32-300 (2), Piper PA-28-151 (2).

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

Weighted across the 71 co-owned aircraft actually registered in Iowa, the typical machine runs about $90 per hour all-in, of which roughly $17 should go to the engine reserve, plus around $632 a month in fixed costs before the annual. Split between the 2.15 partners a Iowa group averages, that is roughly $294 each in monthly dues.