Aircraft Co-Ownership in South Carolina

66 co-owned aircraft are registered to non-married partners in South Carolina, making it the #32 state for shared general aviation in the US (July 2026). Here is how aircraft partnerships in South Carolina are structured and how costs are split.

Co-Owned Aircraft

66

FAA Registry Data
State Rank

#32

Nationwide Volume
Median Year

1973

Manufacture Year
Partnership Split

2 Owners: 56

3: 8 | 4: 2 | 5+: 0

What a Shared Aircraft Costs in South Carolina

Weighted across the 66 co-owned aircraft actually registered in South Carolina — not a national average. South Carolina groups skew toward the types listed below, which is what moves these numbers relative to other states.

Hourly, All-In

$90/hr

Engine Reserve

$17/hr

Fixed Costs

$649/mo

Avg Partners

2.18

Split between the 2.18 partners a typical South Carolina group runs, that is about $298 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 South Carolina

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

Calculate South Carolina Partnership Dues & Operating Costs

Frequently Asked Questions — South Carolina Co-Ownership

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

As of July 2026, South Carolina has 66 shared co-owned aircraft registered in the FAA database, ranking #32 nationwide.

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

The top co-owned aircraft models in South Carolina include Piper PA-28-140 (5), Piper PA-28-180 (4), Cessna 172M (2), Cirrus SR22 (2), Cessna 177RG (1).

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

Weighted across the 66 co-owned aircraft actually registered in South Carolina, the typical machine runs about $90 per hour all-in, of which roughly $17 should go to the engine reserve, plus around $649 a month in fixed costs before the annual. Split between the 2.18 partners a South Carolina group averages, that is roughly $298 each in monthly dues.