The Cost of Flying US Military Warplanes

These numbers are from the reimbursement rates provided by the Department of Defense. Reimbursement rates are the rates that the US DoD uses when providing the aircraft on a reimbursable basis which is very close to the operating costs of aircraft. This includes the average costs of personnel, fuel, logistics support, and maintenance.

USD is the currency used.

Information is current as of 2025

Source:
US Department of Defense
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
https://comptroller.defense.gov/Financial-Management/Reports/rates2025/