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San Jose, California · Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (KRHV)
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Typically 90% of daylight hours flyable over the year
San Jose, California, United States· Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County(KRHV)
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Nice Air Aviation is a flight school at Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (KRHV) in San Jose, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Multi-engine rating, Flight instructor, and Type ratings. Its published PPL package ($10,000) is about 26% below the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County, 90% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and October; December is the most difficult. There are 15 other flight schools within 31 miles.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot License program Includes: aircraft + instructor, estimated | $10,000 – $12,000 |
| Multi-Engine Rating program Includes: aircraft + instructor | $9,000 |
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 SAN JOSE/REID/HILLV (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.

San Jose, California · Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (KRHV)
Typically 90% of daylight hours flyable over the year
San Jose, California · Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (KRHV)
Typically 90% of daylight hours flyable over the year

San Jose, California · Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV)
Typically 90% of daylight hours flyable over the year

San Jose, California · Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV)
Typically 90% of daylight hours flyable over the year

San Jose, California · Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV)
Typically 90% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Palo Alto, California · Palo Alto Airport (KPAO)
Typically 86% of daylight hours flyable over the year