Charles City Aeronautics INC
Ames, Iowa · Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)
Typically 73% of daylight hours flyable over the year

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Central Iowa Air Service is a flight school at Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW) in Ames, United States. At Ames Municipal Airport, 73% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; January is the most difficult. There are 3 other flight schools within 31 miles.
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| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Flight Instruction hour Includes: Plus aircraft rental | $60 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
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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 Ames (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Ames, Iowa · Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)
Typically 73% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Ames, Iowa · Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)
Typically 73% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Ankeny, Iowa · Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV)
Typically 76% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)
Typically 74% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)
Typically 74% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)
Typically 74% of daylight hours flyable over the year