
Myrtle Beach Flight School
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Myrtle Beach International Airport (KMYR)
- Trial flights
- Private pilot licence (PPL)
Typically 83% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States· Myrtle Beach International Airport(KMYR)
✓ Approved by FAA

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LIFT Academy - Myrtle Beach is a flight school at Myrtle Beach International Airport (KMYR) in Myrtle Beach, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Multi-engine rating, and Flight instructor. Its fleet includes Diamond DA40 and Diamond DA42. At Myrtle Beach International Airport, 83% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are April, June, and November; February is the most difficult. There is 1 other flight school within 31 miles.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Professional Pilot Program (Zero to CFI) program Includes: PPL, IR, CPL, ME, CFI ratings; aircraft rental, fuel, sim, instructor, knowledge tests, checkride fees | $85,000 – $90,000 |
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 MYRTLE BEACH(CIV) (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Myrtle Beach International Airport (KMYR)
Typically 83% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Southport, North Carolina · Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field (SUT/KSUT) (KSUT)
Typically 86% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Lumberton, North Carolina · Lumberton Regional Airport (KLBT)
Typically 84% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Mt Pleasant · Mt Pleasant Regional Airport-Faison Field (LRO/KLRO)

Maxton, North Carolina · Laurinburg-Maxton Airport (MXE/KMEB) (KMEB)
Typically 82% of daylight hours flyable over the year

N Charleston, South Carolina · Charleston International Airport (KCHS)
Typically 85% of daylight hours flyable over the year