Montana Local flight school
Altitude Aviation Academy
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- Location
- Kalispell, Montana
- School Type
- Local flight school
- Training Focus
- Pilot training
- Google Rating
- 4.6 (10 reviews)
Listing data is maintained editorially and confirmed with schools over time. Programs and pricing change; verify details directly before enrolling.
Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
See It on the Map
What Students and Pilots Say
★★★★★ 3 months agoWe were visiting the area for our honeymoon and booked a flight with Altitude Aviation to overlook the flathead river and glacier mountains. It was absolutely stunning. Our pilot, Quinn, was kind and an excellent pilot. Didn't even notice when we took off or when the wheels hit the ground. Great conversation and very knowledgeable about the area. It was a beautiful time and we highly recommend Quinn if you want to ta…
Carrie Oglesby via Google
★★★★★ 1 year agoI couldn't be more impressed. Even though they’ve just started up, everything from the instructors to the aircraft is professional and well-organized. The team is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about helping students succeed. The training program is thorough, safety-focused, and tailored to meet individual needs. The facilities are modern, and the atmosphere is welcoming-perfect for both …
Kierra Oberg via Google
★★★★★ 3 months agoI have been flying here for a couple months and have nothing but good things to say. I’ve flown with Alex and Charlotta and they are both very knowledgeable, good pilots, and are great to work with. Tia and Eric do a good job keeping this a friendly and lively atmosphere while staying safety focused!! 10/10 recommend flying here!
Kai Hargrave via Google
★★★★★ 3 months agoI am currently a student at this school and I can say without a doubt this is the best school in the valley! The owners and the CFI/CFII 's go out of their way to accommodate students schedules, as someone who works a FULL time job, that is so helpful. I highly recommend attending this school if you're planning on getting licensed, or if you're curious about it, go take a discovery flight with one of their instructor…
Jaden Liljenquist via Google
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Planning Your Training Here
Planning training at a local school like Altitude Aviation Academy 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 Kalispell, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.
What Flying in Montana Teaches You
Montana is big-sky mountain flying with the wind turned up: density altitude across the whole state, wave and rotor off the front ranges, and distances that make fuel planning real again. Fire aviation works here every summer, and the terrain teaches the judgment that trade hires.
How to Evaluate Altitude Aviation Academy 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 Kalispell means building your early hours in Montana 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 Altitude Aviation Academy
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 Altitude Aviation Academy'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 Kalispell, 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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