Private, non-commercial aviation undertaken for recreation. Covers aircraft, fuel, hangar fees, maintenance, and instruction costs for hobby and sport flying.
Includes: General aviation, gliding, hang gliding, paragliding, ultralight aircraft, air sports
Gross Output measures total economic output including intermediate inputs. Value Added measures contribution to GDP. The difference represents intermediate inputs purchased from other industries.
Comparing current dollars to inflation-adjusted (2017 dollars) shows the true growth trajectory.
Annual percentage change shows volatility and trend patterns.
Percentage of total outdoor recreation value added over time.
State-level value added for recreational flying in 2024.