Our Locations

Flight Training and Flying Clubs Serving the Colorado, Nebraska, Oregon, and California Areas. Join at one location, fly at all locations!

Whether you want to learn to fly for fun, aspire to be a professional pilot, or wish to rent aircraft for business or leisure, we offer the most affordable flight lessons and airplane rental rates in the Denver, Central Nebraska, Portland, and Northern California areas. The American Flight Schools family of flying clubs unites pilots and flight instructors with a large and diverse fleet of aircraft for flight training and recreational flying… all in a fun, friendly environment. All five of our locations offer the challenges and rewards of airspace that is sophisticated enough to prepare you for the real world, yet friendly enough to accommodate effective learning.

Colorado

Centennial Airport is headquarters to the American Flight Schools family of flying clubs. It houses the majority of the American Flight Schools fleet with over 45 airplanes. Conveniently located in the heart of the Denver Technological Center, Centennial Airport is just minutes from Downtown Denver and a short drive to some of Colorado’s most spectacular outdoor and entertainment venues. Centennial Airport is one of the leading general aviation airports, not only domestically, but internationally as well. It is also one of the most active business airports in the nation, yet operates efficiently with few flight arrivals or departure delays.

13000 E Control Tower Rd
Unit K-16
Englewood, CO 80112

Western Air Flight Academy offers the training quality of a Part 141 school while maintaining the flying club feel. At Western Air we operate a fleet of Cessna, Piper, Grumman, and Diamond aircraft which are maintained to the highest standards in aviation. Our instructors come from all backgrounds in aviation to help you achieve your goals in the shortest time possible. Western Air Flight Academy is a Veterans Administration (VA) approved flight training school for both part 30 and 31, pre- and post-9/11 benefits.

11915 Airport Way
Suite 4
Broomfield, CO 80021

At Western Air’s newest location based at KCFO, you will learn to fly in a unique environment that combines the structure of a towered airport with the laid back atmosphere of a small town airport. This experience will allow you to receive quality pilot training while benefiting from the comfort of a low-traffic airport environment. Our flight training programs are set in a casual setting that model a “hands-on” approach, ensuring that all students receive the knowledge that is required to be a safe and competent pilot. As with all of our locations, flying lessons at Western Air Flight Academy are available 24 hours-a-day, rain or shine.

37835 Astra Way
Watkins, CO 80137

Oregon

Aurora Flight Training offers the flight training quality of a flight school while maintaining the flying club feel. We offer you part 61 flight training, with the flexibility of tailoring your training to your specific needs. From Private Pilot to Commercial Pilot, Aurora Flight Training in Portland is a year round flight training destination. By adding an Instrument Rating, completing your Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC), or gaining actual IMC experience, Aurora Flight Training at KUAO is ready to serve you.

22785 Airport Road NE
Aurora, OR 97002

California

Leave the congested Bravo behind for better weather and better rental rates! American Flight Schools is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of Bay Area Flying Clubs in Livermore, California! Just twenty miles east of San Francisco, Livermore’s terrain makes sunny skies and clear VFR weather a reality even when the coast is shrouded in IFR.

550 Airway Blvd
Livermore, CA 94551

A nationally honored flight school, Trade Winds Aviation has a historic presence at KRHV and E16.

Since 1988, Trade Winds Aviation has provided world-class flight instruction and aircraft rental services to the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area–even becoming a Cessna Pilot Center and receiving AOPA Flight Training Excellence Awards.

2505 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95148

Proud to be a nationally honored flight school, Trade Winds Aviation was excited to expand to San Martin and looks forward to continued growth at this airport.

Since 1988, Trade Winds Aviation has provided world-class flight instruction and aircraft rental services to the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area.  Watch for continued growth at our E16 location.

13025 Murphy Ave
San Martin, CA 95046

Nebraska

American Flight Schools is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of Nebraska Flight School in Kearney, Nebraska!

4595 Airport Rd
Kearney, NE 68847

308-455-4577

frontdesk@nebraskaflightschool.com