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Aircraft Co-Ownership in North Carolina

176 co-owned aircraft are registered to non-married partners in North Carolina, making it the #11 state for shared general aviation in the US (July 2026). Here is how aircraft partnerships in North Carolina are structured and how costs are split.

Co-Owned Aircraft

176

FAA Registry Data
State Rank

#11

Nationwide Volume
Median Year

1974

Manufacture Year
Partnership Split

2 Owners: 154

3: 19 | 4: 2 | 5+: 1

What a Shared Aircraft Costs in North Carolina

Weighted across the 176 co-owned aircraft actually registered in North Carolina — not a national average. North Carolina groups skew toward the types listed below, which is what moves these numbers relative to other states.

Hourly, All-In

$91/hr

Engine Reserve

$18/hr

Fixed Costs

$658/mo

Avg Partners

2.15

Split between the 2.15 partners a typical North Carolina group runs, that is about $306 each per month in fixed dues before anyone flies, plus $91 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 North Carolina

The top co-owned aircraft types registered in North Carolina:

Cessna 172M

Registered in NC
11 shared

Piper PA-28-180

Registered in NC
8 shared

Cirrus SR22

Registered in NC
7 shared

Beechcraft A36

Registered in NC
6 shared

Piper PA-28-140

Registered in NC
5 shared

Calculate North Carolina Partnership Dues & Operating Costs

Frequently Asked Questions — North Carolina Co-Ownership

How many co-owned aircraft are registered in North Carolina?

As of July 2026, North Carolina has 176 shared co-owned aircraft registered in the FAA database, ranking #11 nationwide.

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

The top co-owned aircraft models in North Carolina include Cessna 172M (11), Piper PA-28-180 (8), Cirrus SR22 (7), Beechcraft A36 (6), Piper PA-28-140 (5).

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

Weighted across the 176 co-owned aircraft actually registered in North Carolina, the typical machine runs about $91 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 2.15 partners a North Carolina group averages, that is roughly $306 each in monthly dues.