Aircraft Co-Ownership in Montana

109 co-owned aircraft are registered to non-married partners in Montana, making it the #23 state for shared general aviation in the US (July 2026). Here is how aircraft partnerships in Montana are structured and how costs are split.

Co-Owned Aircraft

109

FAA Registry Data
State Rank

#23

Nationwide Volume
Median Year

1966

Manufacture Year
Partnership Split

2 Owners: 99

3: 9 | 4: 0 | 5+: 1

What a Shared Aircraft Costs in Montana

Weighted across the 109 co-owned aircraft actually registered in Montana — not a national average. Montana groups skew toward the types listed below, which is what moves these numbers relative to other states.

Hourly, All-In

$95/hr

Engine Reserve

$19/hr

Fixed Costs

$646/mo

Avg Partners

2.11

Split between the 2.11 partners a typical Montana group runs, that is about $306 each per month in fixed dues before anyone flies, plus $95 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 Montana

The top co-owned aircraft types registered in Montana:

Calculate Montana Partnership Dues & Operating Costs

Frequently Asked Questions — Montana Co-Ownership

How many co-owned aircraft are registered in Montana?

As of July 2026, Montana has 109 shared co-owned aircraft registered in the FAA database, ranking #23 nationwide.

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

The top co-owned aircraft models in Montana include Cessna 172M (4), Cessna A185F (3), Piper PA-18-150 (3), Cessna 182A (2), Cessna 170B (2).

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

Weighted across the 109 co-owned aircraft actually registered in Montana, the typical machine runs about $95 per hour all-in, of which roughly $19 should go to the engine reserve, plus around $646 a month in fixed costs before the annual. Split between the 2.11 partners a Montana group averages, that is roughly $306 each in monthly dues.