Icon Aircraft
15 used Icon aircraft listings · $230,000–$550,000 · last refreshed 3 hours ago
About Icon Aircraft Company
ICON Aircraft, based in Vacaville, California, manufactures the A5 — a distinctive amphibious light sport aircraft designed to make flying accessible and fun. The A5 features folding wings for road trailering, a Rotax 912iS engine, spin-resistant aerodynamics, and an angle-of-attack indicator as standard equipment. It can operate from water, grass, or paved runways.
Pre-owned ICON A5 models typically sell for $200,000-300,000, while new aircraft are priced from approximately $400,000. The A5's 1,510-pound max gross weight and 95-knot cruise speed are typical for the LSA category, but its amphibious capability sets it apart. Buyers should verify hull condition, confirm the retractable landing gear service history, and note that ICON offers factory maintenance programs.
Icon Aircraft for Sale
Price $230,000–$550,000
Icon Aircraft Price & Cost
How much does a Icon aircraft cost? Current pricing for used Icon aircraft (also known as Icon choppers or Icon helis) is broken down per model in the table below — covering acquisition price, hourly operating cost and overhaul cost.
The cost of a Icon aircraft depends on model, year, hours flown, avionics and condition. See operating costs and pre-buy checklist in the About section, or open a specific model page for a detailed price guide.
Icon Models
Icon Models — Specifications
Model specFrequently Asked Questions — Icon
Is the ICON A5 still being produced after the bankruptcy?
ICON filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2024 with $170M in debt, citing rising manufacturing costs and lower-than-expected sales (only 209 deliveries since 2016). In August 2024, SG Investment America acquired the assets and continued operations under the ICON Aircraft name. Buyers should verify current warranty and support status with the new ownership before purchasing.
What are the main concerns with ICON A5 ownership?
The original purchase agreement included controversial restrictions: mandatory factory airframe overhauls every 2,000 hours or 10 years, a 6,000-hour/30-year airframe life limit, and onboard cameras monitoring pilot behavior. The A5 also overpromised on price and useful load — it launched at prices far above initial estimates. Interestingly, all A5 accidents have involved experienced high-time pilots, not low-time sport pilots.
How does the ICON A5 actually fly?
Reviewers consistently praise the A5 as genuinely easy and fun to fly, with intuitive controls and a unique Angle of Attack indicator that simplifies stall awareness. Water operations are smooth and the amphibious capability is the aircraft's strongest selling point. No mechanical problem has ever contributed to an A5 crash. For pilots who want a recreational amphibian and can accept the ownership costs, the flying experience delivers on ICON's original vision.
Icon Inventory by Country
| United States | 18 |
Recently Sold Icon
| 2023 A5 | $370,000 |