Bristow Academy INC
Concord, California · Buchanan Field (KCCR)
Typically 88% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Concord, California, United States· Buchanan Field(KCCR)
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Pacific States Aviation Flight Academy is a flight school at Buchanan Field (KCCR) in Concord, 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 172, Piper PA-44 Seminole, Piper PA-34 Seneca, and Flight simulator. At Buchanan Field, 88% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; December is the most difficult. There are 14 other flight schools within 31 miles.
This school offers trial flights.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cessna 150J Rental hour Includes: Wet rate, fuel included | $145 |
| Cessna 172R/S Rental hour Includes: Wet rate, fuel included | $199 – $229 |
| Multi-Engine Rental (Seminole/Seneca) hour Includes: Wet rate, fuel included | $415 |
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 Concord/Buchanan (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Concord, California · Buchanan Field (KCCR)
Typically 88% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Concord, California · Buchanan Field Airport (KCCR)
Typically 88% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Concord, California · Buchanan Field Airport (KCCR)
Typically 88% of daylight hours flyable over the year
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Typically 78% of daylight hours flyable over the year
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Typically 80% of daylight hours flyable over the year

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Typically 80% of daylight hours flyable over the year