Aviation Data: South Dakota

2,435 registered aircraft and 2,439 certified pilots in South Dakota. Real-time FAA intelligence for aviation businesses.

Data updated daily from FAA Registry · Last update: March 14, 2026
2,282
Active Aircraft
Registered, airworthy aircraft in South Dakota
2,439
Certified Pilots
FAA-certificated pilots residing in South Dakota
19
New Registrations (30d)
Aircraft registered in the last 30 days
499
Expired Medicals
Pilots with lapsed medical certificates
176
Expiring Soon (90d)
Medical certificates expiring within 90 days
132
Expired Registrations
Lapsed aircraft registrations — distressed assets
1,412
Aging Fleet (Pre-2005)
Aircraft 20+ years old — upgrade candidates
127
Fleet Operators (3+)
Companies operating 3 or more aircraft

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Top Aircraft Manufacturers in South Dakota

ManufacturerActive Aircraft
CESSNA494
PIPER492
BEECH127
DJI82
AIR TRACTOR INC60
AERONCA49
BELLANCA44
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC41
CHAMPION38
TAYLORCRAFT28

Top Aviation Cities in South Dakota

CityRegistered Aircraft
SIOUX FALLS284
RAPID CITY174
PIERRE78
ABERDEEN77
MADISON73
WATERTOWN69
BROOKINGS59
DEADWOOD58
SPEARFISH52
CUSTER52

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

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