Southern Seaplanes
Belle Chasse, Louisiana · Lakefront Airport (KNEW)
- Trial flights
Same airfield
Typically 80% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Southern Seaplane, INC.
Belle Chasse, Louisiana, United States· Southern Seaplane Airport(65LA)
✓ Approved by FAA· Approval 9D4S388C
Southern Seaplane, INC. at a glance
Southern Seaplane, INC. is a flight school at Southern Seaplane Airport (65LA) in Belle Chasse, United States. It offers training for Seaplane, Multi-engine rating, Private pilot licence (PPL), and Type ratings. Its fleet includes Cessna 172, Cessna 206 / 210, and Piper Aztec. Its published PPL package ($3,500) is about 74% below the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Southern Seaplane Airport, 80% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are May, September, and October; February is the most difficult. There are 3 other flight schools within 31 miles.
Courses and training
Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private/Commercial Single-Engine Seaplane Rating — Cessna 172 course Includes: Flat-rate package includes ground preparation, 3 flight hours, checkride aircraft rental, and DPE fee | $2,375 |
| Private/Commercial Single-Engine Seaplane Rating — Cessna 185 course Includes: Flat-rate package includes ground preparation, 3 flight hours, checkride aircraft rental, and DPE fee | $3,500 |
| Private/Commercial Single-Engine Seaplane Rating — Cessna 206 course Includes: Flat-rate package includes ground preparation, 3 flight hours, checkride aircraft rental, and DPE fee | $4,200 |
| Part 141 Private/Commercial Multi-Engine Seaplane Rating — Beaver course Includes: Package includes 4 flight hours, checkride aircraft rental, and DPE fee | $6,500 |
| Part 141 SES/MES Combo Course course Includes: Package includes 3 SES flight hours, 4 MES flight hours, ground training, checkride aircraft rentals, and DPE fees | $9,700 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
Typical flying weather at Southern Seaplane Airport
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 NEW ORLEANS NAS (3 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Southern Seaplane Airport(65LA)
- Address
- 1 COQUILLE DR.
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