Silver State Helicopters LLC
Tucson, Arizona · Tucson International Airport (KTUS)
Same airfield
Typically 95% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Cochise Community College
Tucson, Arizona, United States· Tucson International Airport(KTUS)
✓ Approved by FAA· Approval HR8S200Q
Photos from the school's own website
Cochise Community College at a glance
Cochise Community College is a flight school at Tucson International Airport (KTUS) in Tucson, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Multi-engine rating, Flight instructor, and Airline pilot training (ATPL). Its fleet includes Piper PA-28 (Warrior, Archer, Arrow, Cherokee), Cessna 182, Beechcraft Baron, and Flight simulator. Its published PPL package ($18,800) is about 39% above the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Tucson International Airport, 95% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and November; February is the most difficult. There are 4 other flight schools within 31 miles.
Courses and training
Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot Certification course Includes: Minimum FAA hours, books, and first-time testing fees; fuel included in hourly rates | $18,786 |
| Commercial Flight I & II course Includes: Minimum FAA hours, books, and first-time testing fees; fuel included in hourly rates | $25,101 |
| Instrument & Commercial III course Includes: Minimum FAA hours, books, and first-time testing fees; fuel included in hourly rates | $22,498 |
| Multi-Engine Add on course Includes: Minimum FAA hours, books, and first-time testing fees; fuel included in hourly rates | $7,285 |
| CFI course Includes: Minimum FAA hours, books, and first-time testing fees; fuel included in hourly rates | $11,917 |
| CFII course Includes: Minimum FAA hours, books, and first-time testing fees; fuel included in hourly rates | $7,174 |
| CFII/MEI course Includes: Minimum FAA hours, books, and first-time testing fees; fuel included in hourly rates | $9,197 |
| Flight Instructor hour | $65 |
| Redbird hour | $120 |
| Piper Archer dual hour Includes: Dual rate | $210 |
| Piper Archer solo hour Includes: Solo rate | $185 |
| C182 RG dual hour Includes: Dual rate | $225 |
| BE55 Baron dual hour Includes: Dual rate | $375 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
Typical flying weather at Tucson International 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 TUCSON INTL AIRPORT (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Tucson International Airport(KTUS)
- Address
- 6961 S APRON DR
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