Stow, Ohio, United States· Kent State University Airport(K1G3)
✓ Approved by FAA· Approval JU8S255Q
Photos from the school's own website
Kent State University is a flight school at Kent State University Airport (K1G3) in Stow, 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 Cessna 150 / 152, Cessna 172, and Piper PA-44 Seminole. Its published PPL package ($7,150) is about 47% below the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Kent State University 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 6 other flight schools within 31 miles.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot Flight 1 course Includes: flight fees; associated required books/supplies and most FAA computerized testing | $7,170 |
| Private Pilot Flight 2 course Includes: flight fees; associated required books/supplies and most FAA computerized testing | $9,252 |
| Instrument Pilot Flight course Includes: flight fees; associated required books/supplies and most FAA computerized testing | $18,130 |
| Commercial Pilot Flight: NAV course Includes: flight fees; associated required books/supplies and most FAA computerized testing | $15,040 |
| Commercial Pilot Flight course Includes: flight fees; associated required books/supplies and most FAA computerized testing | $13,800 |
| Flight Instructor-Airplanes course Includes: flight fees; associated required books/supplies and most FAA computerized testing | $11,270 |
| Flight Instructor-Instruments course Includes: flight fees; associated required books/supplies and most FAA computerized testing | $3,220 |
| Multi-Engine Pilot Flight course Includes: flight fees; associated required books/supplies and most FAA computerized testing | $7,270 |
| Advanced Multi-Engine Pilot Flight course Includes: flight fees; associated required books/supplies and most FAA computerized testing | $4,210 |
| Multi Engine Flight Instructor course Includes: flight fees; associated required books/supplies and most FAA computerized testing | $4,550 |
| Upset Recovery Training course Includes: flight fees; associated required books/supplies and most FAA computerized testing | $2,500 |
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 Akron (8 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Akron, Ohio · Akron Fulton Airport (KAKR)
Typically 73% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Wadsworth, Ohio · Wadsworth Municipal Airport (K3G3)
Typically 72% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Wadsworth, Ohio · Weltzien Skypark Airport (15G)
Typically 72% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Richmond HTS., Ohio · Cuyahoga County Airport (KCGF)
Typically 69% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Cleveland, Ohio · Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL)
Typically 72% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Cleveland, Ohio · Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL)
Typically 72% of daylight hours flyable over the year