Auburn, Alabama, United States· Auburn University Regional Airport(KAUO)
✓ Approved by FAA· Approval DW8S101Q
Auburn University is a flight school at Auburn University Regional Airport (KAUO) in Auburn, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Multi-engine rating, and Flight instructor. Its fleet includes Cessna 172, Piper PA-44 Seminole, and Flight simulator. Its published PPL package ($19,300) is about 43% above the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Auburn University Regional Airport, 78% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are April, September, and October; December is the most difficult. There are 3 other flight schools within 31 miles.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot Certification (ASEL) course | from $19,262 |
| Instrument Rating - Airplane course | from $17,152 |
| Commercial Pilot Certification (AMEL) course | from $43,413 |
| Commercial Pilot Certification (ASEL) course | from $38,168 |
| Additional Multi-Engine Land (AMEL) Rating course | from $13,447 |
| Flight Instructor Certification (ASE) course | from $11,122 |
| Flight Instructor Instrument (IA) course | from $7,870 |
| Flight Instructor Multi-Engine (AME) course | from $14,847 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at AUBURN-OPELIKA APT (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
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