Eglin Aero Club

Eglin Aero Club is a flight training centre on Eglin Air Force Base in Northwest Florida. Established in 1958, it trains pilots and rents aircraft for recreational flying. It is an FAA Part 141 pilot school and is approved for Veterans Affairs funded training. Aircraft are maintained to FAA and Department of Defense standards and inspected by both.

Who can join

Active and retired military personnel, active reserves, National Guard, base contractors, Civil Air Patrol and their dependents.

Training

• Private pilot
• Instrument rating
• Commercial pilot
• Multi-engine
• Flight instructor
• Airline transport pilot
• Ground schools and monthly flight safety meetings
• FAA knowledge testing centre (PSI), base access required

Members can use Air Force COOL or Army IgnitED credentialing assistance toward flight training.

Fleet and rates

• Cessna 172N N5916J, Cessna 172P N9358L, Cessna 172R N989WU and N9511D: US$165 an hour wet
• Cirrus SR20 N420SR: US$240 an hour
• BATD simulator: US$50 an hour
• Instruction: US$60 an hour

Prices are subject to change. Cross-country fuel purchases are reimbursed up to the club fuel price.

Contact

200 W. Escambia Road, Building 898, Eglin AFB, FL 32542, United States
Mailing: P.O. Box 1588, Eglin AFB, FL 32542
Staffed Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00; members have access 24/7

FAQ

Can civilians join Eglin Aero Club?

Base contractors, Civil Air Patrol members and military dependents can. The club is otherwise for military members, reserves and National Guard.

What does a Cessna 172 cost?

US$165 an hour wet, plus US$60 an hour for instruction, according to the club's rate sheet.

Details from eglinaeroclub.com, October 2026.