Browsing FAA Airmen by State
March 12, 2026
AviationDepth organizes the entire FAA Civil Aviation Registry by state, making it easy to explore aviation activity in any part of the country.
Airmen by State
The state index lists all 50 states plus U.S. territories, each showing the total count of FAA-certificated airmen. Click any state to see a paginated list of all airmen, with links to individual profiles showing every certificate, rating, and type rating each person holds.
Operators by State
Air operators — companies holding FAA operating certificates under Parts 91, 121, 133, 135, 137, and 141 — can be browsed by state:
- Part 135 charter operators by state
- Part 121 airlines by state
- Part 137 agricultural operators by state
Facilities by State
Aviation facilities are also browsable by state:
- Part 141 pilot schools by state
- Part 145 repair stations by state
- Part 147 mechanic schools by state
- Part 142 training centers by state
Most Active Aviation States
California, Texas, and Florida consistently rank among the states with the most FAA-certificated airmen, reflecting large populations and active general aviation communities. Alaska has an unusually high per-capita pilot count given the state's reliance on aviation for transportation in remote areas.