Glider Aircraft
4,911
Total registered
4,848
Active
581
Manufacturers
817
Models
1925
Oldest active
2026
Newest active
40.5 yrs
Avg fleet age
1.6%
Of U.S. fleet
How many glider aircraft are registered in the US?
There are 4,848 active glider aircraft currently registered in the FAA registry, representing 1.6% of the total U.S. fleet. Gliders and sailplanes use rising air currents to achieve unpowered flight. They are used for recreation, competition, and flight training in pure aerodynamic principles.
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Showing 81 manufacturers with more than 2 registered glider aircraft.
