Aircraft Co-Ownership in Illinois
153 co-owned aircraft are registered to non-married partners in Illinois, making it the #13 state for shared general aviation in the US (July 2026). Here is how aircraft partnerships in Illinois are structured and how costs are split.
153
FAA Registry Data#13
Nationwide Volume1969
Manufacture Year2 Owners: 125
3: 22 | 4: 6 | 5+: 0What a Shared Aircraft Costs in Illinois
Weighted across the 153 co-owned aircraft actually registered in Illinois — not a national average. Illinois groups skew toward the types listed below, which is what moves these numbers relative to other states.
$85/hr
$16/hr
$598/mo
2.22
Split between the 2.22 partners a typical Illinois group runs, that is about $269 each per month in fixed dues before anyone flies, plus $85 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 Illinois
The top co-owned aircraft types registered in Illinois:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Illinois Co-Ownership
How many co-owned aircraft are registered in Illinois?
As of July 2026, Illinois has 153 shared co-owned aircraft registered in the FAA database, ranking #13 nationwide.
What are the most popular co-owned aircraft types in Illinois?
The top co-owned aircraft models in Illinois include Piper PA-28-180 (8), Cessna 172M (6), Aeronca 7AC (4), Piper PA-32-300 (4), Piper J3C-65 (4).
What does a typical co-owned aircraft cost to run in Illinois?
Weighted across the 153 co-owned aircraft actually registered in Illinois, the typical machine runs about $85 per hour all-in, of which roughly $16 should go to the engine reserve, plus around $598 a month in fixed costs before the annual. Split between the 2.22 partners a Illinois group averages, that is roughly $269 each in monthly dues.