Aircraft Co-Ownership in Virginia
133 co-owned aircraft are registered to non-married partners in Virginia, making it the #17 state for shared general aviation in the US (July 2026). Here is how aircraft partnerships in Virginia are structured and how costs are split.
133
FAA Registry Data#17
Nationwide Volume1971
Manufacture Year2 Owners: 111
3: 19 | 4: 2 | 5+: 1What a Shared Aircraft Costs in Virginia
Weighted across the 133 co-owned aircraft actually registered in Virginia — not a national average. Virginia groups skew toward the types listed below, which is what moves these numbers relative to other states.
$97/hr
$19/hr
$695/mo
2.2
Split between the 2.2 partners a typical Virginia group runs, that is about $316 each per month in fixed dues before anyone flies, plus $97 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 Virginia
The top co-owned aircraft types registered in Virginia:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Virginia Co-Ownership
How many co-owned aircraft are registered in Virginia?
As of July 2026, Virginia has 133 shared co-owned aircraft registered in the FAA database, ranking #17 nationwide.
What are the most popular co-owned aircraft types in Virginia?
The top co-owned aircraft models in Virginia include Piper PA-28-180 (7), Piper PA-28-140 (5), Cessna 172 (4), Piper J3C-65 (4), Aeronca 7AC (3).
What does a typical co-owned aircraft cost to run in Virginia?
Weighted across the 133 co-owned aircraft actually registered in Virginia, the typical machine runs about $97 per hour all-in, of which roughly $19 should go to the engine reserve, plus around $695 a month in fixed costs before the annual. Split between the 2.2 partners a Virginia group averages, that is roughly $316 each in monthly dues.