STP Flight
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Saint Paul Downtown Airport-Holman Field (STP/KSTP) (KSTP)
- Trial flights
- Private pilot licence (PPL)
PPL from $11,000 11 miles away
Typically 74% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Lake Elmo Aero at a glance
Lake Elmo Aero is a flight school at Lake Elmo Airport (K21D) in Lake Elmo, 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 150 / 152, Citabria / Decathlon, Piper PA-28 (Warrior, Archer, Arrow, Cherokee), and Cirrus SR20. Its published PPL package ($13,500) is close to the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Lake Elmo Airport, 76% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are May, June, and July; December is the most difficult. There are 10 other flight schools within 31 miles.
Courses and training
Trial flights
This school offers trial flights.
Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| PPL estimate (standard fleet) course Includes: Cessna/Piper fleet; ~60 hrs | $12,000 – $15,000 |
| Flying Club Premium Tier buy-in buy-in Includes: Cessna 152, Citabria; $79/mo | $399 |
| Flying Club Elite Tier buy-in buy-in Includes: Piper Archer, Arrow, Cirrus SR20; $129/mo; rates $140-$310/hr | $499 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
Typical flying weather at Lake Elmo Airport
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 St Paul / Lake Elmo (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Lake Elmo Airport(K21D)
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