🥉 #3 in New Mexico
Kirtland USAF Flight Center
Kirtland AFB, NMKABQ
Part 61Part 141Onsite Maintenance⚠ Fuel Surcharge
Quality Score
60
Fair
Training Costs
17/25Fuel surcharge applies · Pricing published · Cheaper than most at this airport (+10)
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
0/11No qualifying credentials found
Fleet Quality & Size
6/85 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 60
About
Kirtland Flight Center is an official United States Air Force (USAF) Aero Club located on Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The club offers Part 61 and Part 141 flight training including Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Instrument, CFI, and CFII courses. Membership is open to active/retired military, DoD/DoE contractors, and Civil Air Patrol volunteers. The club operates a fleet of Cessna aircraft and a Redbird MCX flight simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna T-41C (Mescalero) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $320/hr + $10 – $40/hr surcharge | $6,300 – $25,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,025 – $4,125 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $490 – $1,960 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,900 – $31,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$25 – $100/hr
Ground Instruction$25 – $100/hr