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.

Co-Owned Aircraft

133

FAA Registry Data
State Rank

#17

Nationwide Volume
Median Year

1971

Manufacture Year
Partnership Split

2 Owners: 111

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

What 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.

Hourly, All-In

$97/hr

Engine Reserve

$19/hr

Fixed Costs

$695/mo

Avg Partners

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:

Calculate Virginia Partnership Dues & Operating Costs

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.