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The accessibility gap: Commercial vs. private airport reach
Private aviation now serves over 5,000 airports, a tenfold increase compared to commercial airlines, driven by rising business jet use and infrastructure investments at regional airports.
- Across 2024 and 2025, private aviation expanded its reach, with private aviation operators accessing more than 5,000 airports while commercial airlines serve roughly 500 in the United States.
- According to PwC's 2025 Aviation Industry Review and Outlook, airlines are rationalizing networks amid chronic aircraft shortages, rising costs, and delivery delays, focusing capacity on high-yield hubs.
- Local runway and airfield upgrades—like Ankeny Regional Airport's extension—are supported by federal grants, including $332 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds and $20 million for tower upgrades, according to the FAA.
- For businesses operating beyond major hubs, private flights give organizations control over travel networks, converting multistep commercial itineraries into direct trips and reclaiming lost productive time.
- These developments position regional airports to capture more aviation capacity as investment shifts toward regional airports, reflecting a durable and widening trend.
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The accessibility gap: Commercial vs. private airport reach
Jettly reports that private aviation offers access to over 5,000 airports, compared to 500 for commercial airlines, enhancing operational efficiency.
·Billings, United States
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