Aviation - Aircraft registration
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Annual aircraft registrations in Washington state
Aircraft registrations
Aircraft owners and operators in Washington state must register their aircraft every January, and the registrations are valid through the end of the year. Revenue from the registration program is used to support WSDOT's airport preservation program. The money also helps fund airport maintenance and improvements, as well as air search and rescue efforts.
Source: WSDOT Aviation Division.
Performance highlights
In 2024, WSDOT registered 7,522 Washington-based aircraft, 0.2% more than in 2023, when 7,510 aircraft were registered. Of these 7,522 aircraft, 5,042 (67.0%) were single-engine aircraft, and 1,146 (15.2%) were home-built aircraft.
In 2023, WSDOT registered 7,510 Washington-based aircraft, 1.4% more than in 2022, when 7,407 aircraft were registered. Of these 7,510 aircraft, 5,058 (67.4%) were single-engine aircraft, and 1,144 (15.2%) were home-built aircraft.
In 2022, WSDOT registered 7,407 Washington-based aircraft, 4.1% more than in 2021, when 7,116 aircraft were registered. Of these 7,407 aircraft, 5,064 (68.4%) were single-engine aircraft, and 1,173 (15.8%) were home-built aircraft.
In 2021, WSDOT registered 7,116 Washington-based aircraft, 3.7% more than in 2020, when 6,860 aircraft were registered. Of these 7,116 aircraft, 5,074 (71.3%) were single-engine aircraft, and 1,168 (16.4%) were home-built aircraft.
In 2020, WSDOT registered 6,860 Washington-based aircraft, 5.0% more than in 2019, when 6,531 aircraft were registered. Of these 6,860 aircraft, 4893 (71.3%) were single-engine aircraft, and 1,110 (16.2%) were home-built aircraft.