
Emerson Aviation
Gilford, New Hampshire · Laconia Municipal Airport (KLCI)
Typically 78% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Gilford, New Hampshire, United States· Laconia Municipal Airport(KLCI)
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Laconia Flight Academy is a flight school at Laconia Municipal Airport (KLCI) in Gilford, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), and Trial flights. Its trial flight ($190) is close to the typical price in the United States ($185). At Laconia Municipal Airport, 78% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; December is the most difficult. There is 1 other flight school within 31 miles.
This school offers trial flights.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Introductory Flight Lesson flight Includes: 30 min ground + 30 min flight | $189 |
| Private Pilot Ground School (10-week) course Includes: Test prep book, sectional chart, E6B, plotter | $649 |
| Online Ground School (Sporty's) course Includes: PPL, IR, or CPL online course | $299 |
| Redbird FMX Simulator 3-hr block hour Includes: Instructor not included | $67 |
| Redbird FMX Simulator 10-hr block hour Includes: Instructor not included | $45 |
| Time Building 20-hr aircraft block block Includes: 20 hours aircraft rental | $3,200 |
| Emergency Maneuver Training course Includes: 2-day specialized flight training | $2,229 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
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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 Laconia (2 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.

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