Rochester, Minnesota, United States· Rochester International Airport(KRST)
✓ Approved by FAA· Approval GPAS452L
Rochester Community Technical College is a flight school at Rochester International Airport (KRST) in Rochester, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Flight instructor, and Multi-engine rating. Its published PPL package ($11,500) is about 15% below the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Rochester International Airport, 67% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are July, August, and September; December is the most difficult. There is 1 other flight school within 31 miles.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot Lab I & II (Airplane) - Semester 1-2 per-semester | $11,482 – $15,324 |
| Instrument Pilot Lab I & II (Airplane) - Semester 3 per-semester | $18,574 |
| Commercial Pilot Lab I & II (Airplane) - Semester 4-5 per-semester | $25,859 – $42,960 |
| Multi-Engine Lab (included in Spring 2) per-semester | $42,960 |
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 ROCHESTER (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
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Typically 67% of daylight hours flyable over the year
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