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.

Co-Owned Aircraft

153

FAA Registry Data
State Rank

#13

Nationwide Volume
Median Year

1969

Manufacture Year
Partnership Split

2 Owners: 125

3: 22 | 4: 6 | 5+: 0

What 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.

Hourly, All-In

$85/hr

Engine Reserve

$16/hr

Fixed Costs

$598/mo

Avg Partners

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:

Calculate Illinois Partnership Dues & Operating Costs

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.