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Palmer, Alaska · Warren 'Bud' Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ/PAAQ) (PAAQ)
Same airfield
Typically 83% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Photos from the school's own website
Blue River Aviation at a glance
Blue River Aviation is a flight school at Palmer Municipal Airport (PAAQ) in Palmer, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Multi-engine rating, Tailwheel, and Seaplane. At Palmer Municipal Airport, 83% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are May, June, and July; December is the most difficult. There are 2 other flight schools within 31 miles.
Courses and training
Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Multi-Engine Add-on hour | $475 |
| High Performance Endorsement hour | $670 |
| Technically Advanced Aircraft Training hour | $190 – $265 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
- Various Alaska aircraft
Typical flying weather at Palmer Municipal Airport
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 PALMER MUNICIPAL (ASOS) (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Palmer Municipal Airport(PAAQ)
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