Newbury, Massachusetts, United States· Plum Island Airport(2B2)
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Port Instrument Flight School is a flight school at Plum Island Airport (2B2) in Newbury, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Flight instructor, and Trial flights. Its trial flight ($250) is about 32% above the typical price in the United States ($185). At Plum Island Airport, 75% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are July, August, and November; March is the most difficult. There are 4 other flight schools within 31 miles.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cessna 150 Rental hr | $165 |
| Cessna 172 Rental hr | $195 |
| Flight Instruction hr | $55 – $65 |
| Discovery Flight (Cessna 150) flight | $245 |
| Discovery Flight (Cessna 172) flight | $295 |
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 BEVERLY MUNICIPAL (15 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
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