Gainesville, Florida, United States· Gainesville Regional Airport(KGNV)
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University Air Center is a flight school at Gainesville Regional Airport (KGNV) in Gainesville, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Multi-engine rating, Flight instructor, and Trial flights. Its fleet includes Cessna 172. Its published PPL package ($12,000) is about 11% below the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Gainesville Regional Airport, 84% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are April, May, and July; December is the most difficult. There are 2 other flight schools within 31 miles.
This school offers trial flights.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cessna Skyhawk G1000 Rental hour Includes: fuel included (wet rate) | $173 |
| Private Pilot License course Includes: aircraft, instructor, ground school, materials, checkride | $12,000 – $17,000 |
| Instrument Rating course Includes: aircraft, instructor | $8,000 – $13,000 |
| Commercial Pilot License course Includes: aircraft, instructor, ground school, time-building | $20,000 – $35,000 |
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 GAINESVILLE RGNL (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
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Typically 84% of daylight hours flyable over the year
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