AFJROTC Commercial and General Aviation Take Off Practice Exam

Of the 5,000 airfields in the United States, how many offer scheduled passenger service?

1. 300

2. 500

3. 1,000

4. 2,000

The correct answer is: 500

The correct answer reflects the fact that approximately 500 airfields in the United States provide scheduled passenger service. This number indicates the concentration of airfields that accommodate commercial airlines offering regular flights to various destinations. The majority of the remaining airfields serve general aviation, which includes private flights, cargo transport, and other non-commercial operations. The significance of this figure highlights the scale of commercial aviation relative to the total number of airfields. Most public airports focus on general aviation, while only a subset is equipped with the infrastructure—such as terminals, ticketing facilities, and air traffic control systems—necessary to support commercial airline operations. Airports with scheduled passenger service must meet specific safety and regulatory standards, contributing to the overall lower number compared to the total airfields available in the nation.