Aircraft Ownership Cost Calculator
Estimate the true cost of aircraft ownership. Calculate fuel, maintenance, insurance, hangar, and other operating expenses for your aircraft.
Ownership Parameters
single engine: $15K-$250K
Typical ranges: 50-100 hrs/yr (casual), 200+ hrs/yr (active)
Annual Operating Costs
Fuel (8.5 gal/hr @ $6/gal)$5,100
100 hours × 8.5 gal/hr × $6/gal
Maintenance & Overhaul Reserve (7%)$10,500
Includes inspections, repairs, overhaul reserves
Hull Insurance (0.8% of value)$1,200
Liability + hull coverage, varies by experience
Hangar/Tie-down$6,000
~$500/month average (varies by region)
Miscellaneous$510
Oil, cleaning, tie-downs, etc.
Total Annual Cost$26,310
Cost per Flight Hour: $263.1
Monthly: $2,193
Important Notes
- • This calculator does NOT include loan payments - add that separately
- • Fuel prices vary; we used $6/gal average (check current prices)
- • Maintenance varies greatly by aircraft age and condition
- • Hangar costs vary significantly by location
Typical Annual Costs by Aircraft Category
| Category | Fuel/Year (100hrs) | Maintenance | Insurance | Hangar | Total/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Engine (Cessna 172) | $2,400 | $7,500 | $1,200 | $6,000 | $17,100 |
| Multi-Engine (Piper Seneca) | $4,200 | $15,000 | $2,400 | $6,000 | $27,600 |
| Turboprop (TBM 900) | $8,000 | $25,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | $45,000 |
| Light Jet (Citation Mustang) | $12,000 | $35,000 | $6,000 | $10,000 | $63,000 |
* Based on 100 hours/year flying. Costs scale with annual hours flown and vary by location, aircraft condition, and insurance experience.
Total Cost of Ownership
Use our loan calculator to add monthly payments, then combine with operating costs for the true total cost of ownership.