The United States sees more private aviation flights than any other country in the world. Nearly 65% of all private jets are registered in the US, and major airports nationwide record tens of thousands of private aviation flights each year. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Rustic Pathways, Shayne Fitz-Coy, as recorded by Entrepreneur,
“America flies more private jets than any other country in the world, with a grand total of 3,123,007 departures in the U.S. From these findings, it is clear America has a private jet addiction.”
Private Jet Card Comparisons show some of the busiest airports in the nation for private jet travel in 2024. This article explores the top 10 US states for private jet flights and major airports that drive the majority of private jet traffic.
Another major state for private aviation is North Carolina, where nearly 92K departures were recorded last year. Despite a slight decrease from the year before, the state records a nearly 3% market share.
