
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, Colorado · Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)
- Private pilot licence (PPL)
- Commercial pilot licence (CPL)
- Instrument rating
- Flight instructor
Typically 93% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Grand Junction, Colorado, United States· Grand Junction Regional Airport(KGJT)
✓ Approved by FAA








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Colorado Flight Center is a flight school at Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT) in Grand Junction, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), and Mountain flying. Its published PPL package ($14,000) is close to the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Grand Junction Regional Airport, 93% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are July, October, and November; January is the most difficult. There are 2 other flight schools within 31 miles.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot License (estimated) course Includes: Aircraft rental, instructor time, ground school, materials | $14,000 – $18,000 |
| Instrument Rating (estimated) course Includes: Aircraft rental, instructor time, ground school | $11,000 – $14,000 |
| Commercial Pilot License (estimated) course Includes: Aircraft rental, instructor time, ground school, time-building | $26,000 – $32,000 |
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 GRAND JUNCTION (1 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.

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