Alaska tops the United States in private jet departures, according to a recent study. [Courtesy: Flexjet]
Key Takeaways:
A study revealed that Alaska unexpectedly leads the United States in private jet departures per 100,000 residents, with 4,996 departures and a total of 36,650 flights in 2023.
Wyoming and South Dakota also ranked high for private jet departures, with other Western and Midwestern states filling out the top six.
Conversely, wealthy East Coast states like New York and Connecticut had the fewest private jet departures per capita.
Overall, the U.S. recorded over 3.1 million private jet departures in 2023, making it the country with the most private jet flights globally.
A study conducted by student travel company Rustic Pathways, which analyzed data from Argus International, has revealed that Alaska tops the United States in private jet departures.
According to the study, Alaska had 4,996 private jet departures per 100,000 residents and a total of 36,650 departures in 2023, averaging over 100 flights daily.
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Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.
