Aircraft Co-Ownership in Texas

622 co-owned aircraft are registered to non-married partners in Texas, making it the #2 state for shared general aviation in the US (July 2026). Here is how aircraft partnerships in Texas are structured and how costs are split.

Co-Owned Aircraft

622

FAA Registry Data
State Rank

#2

Nationwide Volume
Median Year

1972

Manufacture Year
Partnership Split

2 Owners: 516

3: 81 | 4: 22 | 5+: 3

What a Shared Aircraft Costs in Texas

Weighted across the 622 co-owned aircraft actually registered in Texas — not a national average. Texas groups skew toward the types listed below, which is what moves these numbers relative to other states.

Hourly, All-In

$99/hr

Engine Reserve

$19/hr

Fixed Costs

$694/mo

Avg Partners

2.22

Split between the 2.22 partners a typical Texas group runs, that is about $313 each per month in fixed dues before anyone flies, plus $99 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 Texas

The top co-owned aircraft types registered in Texas:

Calculate Texas Partnership Dues & Operating Costs

Frequently Asked Questions — Texas Co-Ownership

How many co-owned aircraft are registered in Texas?

As of July 2026, Texas has 622 shared co-owned aircraft registered in the FAA database, ranking #2 nationwide.

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

The top co-owned aircraft models in Texas include Piper PA-28-140 (17), Piper PA-28-180 (17), Cessna 172M (14), Cessna 172 (11), Cirrus SR22 (11).

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

Weighted across the 622 co-owned aircraft actually registered in Texas, the typical machine runs about $99 per hour all-in, of which roughly $19 should go to the engine reserve, plus around $694 a month in fixed costs before the annual. Split between the 2.22 partners a Texas group averages, that is roughly $313 each in monthly dues.