Hixson Aviation Flying Club
Chattanooga, Tennessee · Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA/KCHA) (KCHA)
- Private pilot licence (PPL)
Same airfield
Typically 82% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Crystal Air
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States· Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA/KCHA)(KCHA)
✓ Approved by FAA
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Crystal Air at a glance
Crystal Air is a flight school at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA/KCHA) (KCHA) in Chattanooga, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Flight instructor, and Light aircraft licence (LAPL, NPPL, sport). Its fleet includes Van's RV, Cessna 172, Cessna 182, and Tecnam P2006T. At Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA/KCHA), 82% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and September; February is the most difficult. There is 1 other flight school within 31 miles.
Courses and training
Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cessna 172 Rental per hour | $190 – $275 |
| Vans RV-12 Rental per hour | $140 – $160 |
| Flight Instructor per hour | $70 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
Typical flying weather at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA/KCHA)
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 CHATTANOOGA/LOVELL (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA/KCHA)(KCHA)
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