Manteo, North Carolina, United States· Dare County Regional Airport(KMQI)
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Barrier Island Aviation is a flight school at Dare County Regional Airport (KMQI) in Manteo, United States. At Dare County Regional Airport, 82% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are April, July, and November; February is the most difficult. There is 1 other flight school within 31 miles.
This school has not listed its courses yet. Check their website for details.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Biplane Tour 10 min (1942 Waco WWII) flat | $150 |
| Biplane Tour 20 min flat | $250 |
| Biplane Tour 35 min flat | $350 |
| Biplane Tour 60 min flat | $550 |
| Cessna 172 Tour 30 min flat | $190 |
| Cessna 172 Tour 1 hour flat | $310 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Fleet details not published yet.
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 MANTEO/DARE_CO_RGNL (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Manteo, North Carolina · Dare County Regional Airport (KMQI)
Typically 82% of daylight hours flyable over the year
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