Aviation Data: Illinois

9,109 registered aircraft and 16,343 certified pilots in Illinois. Real-time FAA intelligence for aviation businesses.

Data updated daily from FAA Registry · Last update: March 14, 2026
8,378
Active Aircraft
Registered, airworthy aircraft in Illinois
16,343
Certified Pilots
FAA-certificated pilots residing in Illinois
72
New Registrations (30d)
Aircraft registered in the last 30 days
2,873
Expired Medicals
Pilots with lapsed medical certificates
1,324
Expiring Soon (90d)
Medical certificates expiring within 90 days
751
Expired Registrations
Lapsed aircraft registrations — distressed assets
4,907
Aging Fleet (Pre-2005)
Aircraft 20+ years old — upgrade candidates
359
Fleet Operators (3+)
Companies operating 3 or more aircraft

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Top Aircraft Manufacturers in Illinois

ManufacturerActive Aircraft
CESSNA1,507
PIPER1,065
BOEING853
DJI427
BEECH377
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP143
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE137
AERONCA114
EMBRAER111
MOONEY103

Top Aviation Cities in Illinois

CityRegistered Aircraft
CHICAGO1,771
POPLAR GROVE174
NAPERVILLE149
SPRINGFIELD139
ROCKFORD101
DOWNERS GROVE88
PEORIA69
SUGAR GROVE65
CHAMPAIGN65
BLOOMINGTON64

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Insurance Companies — Identify compliance gaps and lapsed coverage opportunities across Illinois.

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