Harford Air Services

Harford Air Services is the only flight school in Harford County. The company was founded in 1996. It operates at Harford County Airport, identified as 0W3, in Churchville, Maryland. The airport is located just minutes from Interstate 95 and historic Havre de Grace. The company states that its mission is to make flying accessible to everyone.

The school holds FAA approval as a Part 141 flight school. It employs FAA certified instructors. Training programs include sport pilot, private pilot, instrument rating, and multi-engine rating. The school also provides tailwheel endorsements, aerobatic training, and ground school. New students can schedule a discovery flight for one hundred thirty nine dollars through the website.

The fleet includes thirteen aircraft for training and rental. Eight Cessna 172 Skyhawks serve as the primary trainers. The fleet also contains a Cessna 162 Skycatcher for light sport training, a Cirrus SR20 with a full glass cockpit, and a Bellanca Citabria for tailwheel and aerobatic instruction. A Piper Arrow III provides complex and instrument training. The multi-engine trainer is a Piper PA-34-200 Seneca.

Harford County Airport features a single runway that measures three thousand three hundred fifty feet. The airport sits in quiet Class G airspace with no control tower. This means students experience no tower delays and no crowded patterns during training. The school notes that less taxi time gives students more time in the air. Aircraft rental is available by the hour seven days a week.

The company also runs a full service maintenance shop on the field. As a fixed base operator, it sells pilot supplies and fuel including 100LL and Jet A. The company offers photo flights over local landmarks. It hosts a PSI computerized testing center for FAA knowledge exams. A flight simulator is available for students to practice procedures at a lower cost than flying.

The website includes a live airport webcam, a photo gallery, and a Wall of Fame that showcases student achievements. A bulletin board and recent news section provide updates for the local aviation community. The company lists current employment opportunities on its website. The office is open daily.

Ground school classes help students prepare for written exams. The school welcomes students at all stages, from beginners to certificated pilots adding advanced ratings. The small school size allows instructors to give personal attention to each student. Hundreds of pilots have earned certificates at the school.

Services

• Flight Instruction
• Aircraft Rental
• Discovery Flights
• Ground School
• Maintenance
• Pilot Shop
• Fuel Sales
• Photo Flights
• PSI Testing
• Flight Simulator