Pilots are a rare kind of human. They leave the ordinary surface of the world, to purify their soul in the sky. Pilots have a very real love affair with their marvelous flying machines. Charles Lindberg stated, “The airplane is the closest thing to real magic that we have.” Most pilots dream of owning their own airplane, but the ultimate fantasy is being able to have your plane parked in front of your home or inside your garage, ready for your next adventure. For many, this fantasy is a reality and represents the ultimate LIFESTYLE for pilots. There are a fortunate few who own a home with its own landing strip. For the rest, they live out their dream in an airpark community.

Residential airparks, first appearing just after World War ll, are special fly-in communities specifically designed so that plane owners, plane lovers, and aviation enthusiasts, can more easily integrate flying into their daily lives by storing their beloved aircraft close by on their own property. In simple terms, they are a community of pilots who get along with each other and love to fly. A growing trend, both recreational and commercial pilots live in these aviation communities all over the world, with over 600 currently available in the US.

For those fortunate enough to live there, it is a dream come true to be sipping coffee on your balcony, listening to the reassuring sound of an airplane engine, as a fellow resident taxies in from a flight or out to line up and depart on the runway. For many pilots, the thought of stepping out of the house, getting into an airplane, and taxiing just a few hundred feet to the runway — all without ever touching a car door — is the ultimate fantasy. For the thousands who live in residential airparks around the country, that way of life isn’t just a pipe dream but an everyday reality.

Investing in a hangar home is a beautiful lesson about living intentionally and designing your life. Living with your plane offers advantages that you simply cannot enjoy when renting a hanger. The blend of direct airplane access, investment protection, and community spirit make hangar homes a compelling choice. You’re not just finding a place for your aircraft; you’re embracing a unique, unparalleled LIFESTYLE that harmonizes your passion for flying with every aspect of your life. But most importantly, residential airparks let pilots cozy up to their true loves – their “AEROPLANES.” There is no better LIFESTYLE for a pilot.