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.
109
FAA Registry Data#23
Nationwide Volume1966
Manufacture Year2 Owners: 99
3: 9 | 4: 0 | 5+: 1What 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.
$95/hr
$19/hr
$646/mo
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:
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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.