Rainier Flight Service - Everett

Everett, Washington, United States· Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE/KPAE)(KPAE)

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Rainier Flight Service - Everett at a glance

Rainier Flight Service - Everett is a flight school at Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE/KPAE) (KPAE) in Everett, 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 Cessna 172, Cessna 182, and Piper PA-44 Seminole. Its published PPL package ($18,400) is about 36% above the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE/KPAE), 67% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; February is the most difficult. There are 9 other flight schools within 31 miles.

Courses and training

Prices

Course or itemPrice
Private Pilot
course
$18,415 – $26,535
Instrument Rating
course
$16,919 – $24,891
Commercial Pilot
course
$25,675 – $28,735
Multi-Engine Rating
course
$7,102 – $9,893
CFI (Flight Instructor)
course
$9,050 – $12,800
CFII (Instrument Instructor)
course
$6,727 – $9,403
MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor)
course
$8,646 – $9,666

Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.

Aircraft

Typical flying weather at Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE/KPAE)

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).

59% Jan
54% Feb
65% Mar
70% Apr
72% May
75% Jun
82% Jul
78% Aug
70% Sep
65% Oct
63% Nov
55% Dec

From weather reports at Everett - Paine Field (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.

Location

Airfield
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE/KPAE)(KPAE)
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Source: FAA records, and the school’s own website.Details last checked September 2026.

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