Alaska tops the United States in private jet departures, according to a recent study. [Courtesy: Flexjet]
Key Takeaways:
A study found that Alaska leads the United States in private jet departures, with 4,996 departures per 100,000 residents and a total of 36,650 in 2023.
Wyoming and South Dakota also ranked highly for private jet activity, alongside Montana, North Dakota, and Nevada in the top six.
Surprisingly, wealthy East Coast states such as New York, Connecticut, and Maryland had the fewest private jet departures per 100,000 residents.
The United States collectively had 3,123,007 private jet departures in 2023, more than any other country 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.
