Springfield Flying Service Inc: Flight School in Springfield, Missouri

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Location: Springfield, Missouri
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.4 (16 reviews)

Call (417) 862-2418 Get Directions Visit Website

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Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 10 years ago

Exceptional quality and service. Everyone is polite, friendly and willing to go the extra mile to be of service. The mechanics are outstanding. I had an issue with my airplane that multiple notable service centers were unable to identify and repair. I then asked Dave and his team to take a look. They found and repaired the problem and I have not had a problem since. I would highly recommend this airport for service a…
salim rahman via Google

★★★★★ 4 years ago

I grew up on this field as a kid my granddad Bill was the GM he would take me up flying in the Citation jet and his piper cub, the T34 also the F33A Bonanza Oh and I can't forget the 2 C90B king airs the owner of the field owned and my granddad flew. I remember all of the trips he let me tag along with him. I miss Flying hopefully some day I can get my license and fly for a living. I love this field. Has alot of vivi…
Aaron Johnmeyer via Google

★☆☆☆☆ 12 years ago

The new manager is completely horrible. If all possible avoid the Springfield downtown airport. After a five minute conversation with the man me and all my friends decided to move our planes to a different airport.
James Carrington via Google

★★★★★ 7 years ago

I have been giving flight instruction out of the Springfield Downtown Airport and Springfield Flying Service has always treated me and my clients well. They are friendly and usually prompt. They go out of their way to help us out.
Joshua Monson via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Springfield Flying Service Inc trades the academy's speed for flexibility and often meaningfully lower total cost. The pay-as-you-fly model keeps your money in your control, and training two to three lessons weekly around work is the proven rhythm, enough frequency to retain skills without the academy's all-in schedule. The variable to manage is momentum: local-school students who succeed book standing lesson slots, fly year-round, and treat ground study as homework rather than something that happens at the airport. Ask about aircraft scheduling depth, instructor availability on your target days, and examiner wait times in Springfield, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Missouri Teaches You

Missouri sits on the continental weather crossroads: Gulf moisture meeting northern fronts over terrain that rolls from river bluffs to Ozark ridges. Students see everything in a year, and the St. Louis and Kansas City Class B pair supplies big-airspace exposure at both ends of the state.

How to Evaluate Springfield Flying Service Inc on Your Tour

Every school on this directory gets the same advice from us, because the fundamentals don't move. Walk the ramp and count how many aircraft are down for maintenance. Ask how many lessons a week they can actually schedule you, and how far out the booking calendar runs. Ask for first-attempt checkride pass rates and how long students wait for an examiner. And keep your money in your control: pay as you fly, or in small blocks with clear refund terms.

Then weigh the location itself. Training in Springfield means building your early hours in Missouri weather and airspace, and both become part of your airmanship. Our school-selection guide covers the full vetting checklist, and the financing page maps scholarships and loans that apply at schools like this one.

Common Questions About Training at Springfield Flying Service Inc

How long would my training take here?

Part-time students flying two to three lessons weekly typically earn a private certificate in six to twelve months and a commercial certificate in two to three years, with pace set by your calendar and the weather. Consistency decides everything: standing lesson slots beat sporadic bursts by months.

What will it cost, and can I get help paying?

Get Springfield Flying Service Inc's current rates directly; published numbers age fast in this industry. Nationally, plan on $80,000 to $120,000 from zero time to commercial certificates before instructing pay starts offsetting costs. Our financing guide maps the loans, scholarships, and airline cadet programs that apply here, and several scholarship cycles go undersubscribed every single year.

How should I arrange a visit?

Call ahead and ask for a tour on a normal training day, not a quiet one. Use the directions button above to plan the drive to Springfield, arrive early enough to watch ramp operations, and bring the vetting checklist from this page. A school proud of its operation will show you everything; hesitation is itself an answer.

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