Aircraft Co-Ownership in Michigan

129 co-owned aircraft are registered to non-married partners in Michigan, making it the #20 state for shared general aviation in the US (July 2026). Here is how aircraft partnerships in Michigan are structured and how costs are split.

Co-Owned Aircraft

129

FAA Registry Data
State Rank

#20

Nationwide Volume
Median Year

1970

Manufacture Year
Partnership Split

2 Owners: 111

3: 9 | 4: 3 | 5+: 6

What a Shared Aircraft Costs in Michigan

Weighted across the 129 co-owned aircraft actually registered in Michigan — not a national average. Michigan groups skew toward the types listed below, which is what moves these numbers relative to other states.

Hourly, All-In

$90/hr

Engine Reserve

$18/hr

Fixed Costs

$658/mo

Avg Partners

2.26

Split between the 2.26 partners a typical Michigan group runs, that is about $291 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 Michigan

The top co-owned aircraft types registered in Michigan:

Calculate Michigan Partnership Dues & Operating Costs

Frequently Asked Questions — Michigan Co-Ownership

How many co-owned aircraft are registered in Michigan?

As of July 2026, Michigan has 129 shared co-owned aircraft registered in the FAA database, ranking #20 nationwide.

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

The top co-owned aircraft models in Michigan include Cirrus SR22 (7), Cessna 140 (5), Piper PA-28-140 (5), Cessna 172 (5), Piper J3C-65 (3).

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

Weighted across the 129 co-owned aircraft actually registered in Michigan, the typical machine runs about $90 per hour all-in, of which roughly $18 should go to the engine reserve, plus around $658 a month in fixed costs before the annual. Split between the 2.26 partners a Michigan group averages, that is roughly $291 each in monthly dues.