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Learn to Fly in North Dakota

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Never rush a badge. Fly only what you're trained and ready for, and plan it with your instructor. Safety first. Last checked October 2026.

Flight training in North Dakota

North Dakota's one R-ATP school is UND.

  • Flying clubs

    2 listed in this file.

  • Flight schools

    3 rows in this file.

  • Airline ties

    None listed in this file.

Flying Clubs

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Never affected by sponsorship. Free flying club listings and the A–Z school list are never reordered or affected by sponsors.

Flying clubs are member-run groups that share the cost of aircraft. Because there's no profit markup, hourly rates are often lower than at a flight school, which makes a club one of the cheapest ways to build hours after your private certificate. You also get a community: mentors, safety pilots, fly-outs, and people who know the local examiners and instructors. The trade-offs are monthly dues, a buy-in or initiation fee at many clubs, waitlists, and the fact that not every club offers instruction or accepts student pilots. Rates move with fuel prices, so confirm current costs with the club before you join.

Clubs last checked 2026-10. The file counts 2: 1 community, 0 military, 0 university, 1 school-run. Data quality in the file: thin.

Showing 2 of 2. Clubs without a published hourly rate stay at the bottom of the rate sort.

  • data gap. Few current clubs found; UND's aviation program dominates training in Grand Forks.

Flight Schools

Never affected by sponsorship. Free flying club listings and the A–Z school list are never reordered or affected by sponsors.

School details

University programs

University of North Dakota (opens in a new tab)

Active

B.S. Aeronautics – Commercial Aviation

City and airport
Grand Forks · KGFK
Part 141
Yes
Restricted ATP
1,000. Bachelor's on FAA list (rev. 9/15/2026); confirm 61.160(b) vs (d) with school
Published flight cost
$104,207

Scope: Private through CFI/CFII, multi-engine, and jet transition (average; fuel surcharge excluded)

Source year: 2026–27 (effective 8/16/2026)

Aid and GI Bill
Not checked on the cost page. UND Scholarship Central lists aviation scholarships (e.g., Seymour (Si) Robin Foundation)

Sources

Other

UND Aerospace Foundation (Phoenix, AZ campus) (opens in a new tab)

Locations
Out of state: Phoenix area
Part 61 or 141
Verify
Published cost
Not foundNot found
VA approved
Verify

UND's accelerated airline-pilot program trains in Arizona, not North Dakota

Sources

Cadet Programs

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  • Delta Air Lines

    Propel Pilot Career Path (Collegiate & CFI path)

    Open

    View

  • JetBlue

    Gateway Select

    Open

    View

  • Envoy Air (American)

    Envoy Cadet Program

    Rolling

    View

Costs, hubs, notes, and sources

Data quality in the file: good. North Dakota's one R-ATP school is UND. It publishes a $104,207 flight total through CFII and jet transition and partners with Delta, United, Envoy, and Sun Country. There's no ATP center or airline base in the state.

All North Dakota flight schools, A–Z

  • Fargo Jet Center (Fargo Wings)
  • UND Aerospace Foundation (Phoenix, AZ campus)

State money

NDAA Scholarship

Closed (annual)

Association scholarship

Administrator
North Dakota Aviation Association
Who receives it
students
Amount
Not stated
Eligibility
High school juniors, seniors, or recent GED recipients (ages 16–22). Usable at local Part 61 flight schools. 2026 deadline was Sept 15.
Covers flight fees
Yes

Sources

Airline hubs and bases

Not found This file lists no hub, focus city, or pilot base.

Regional and other carriers

Not found This file lists no other carrier base.

Notes

Examiners and medical examiners

Sources for North Dakota

North Dakota FAQ

How do I become an airline pilot in North Dakota?

North Dakota's one R-ATP school is UND. Last checked 2026-10. Confirm it with a CFI and each school.

What flight schools are listed for North Dakota?

The file lists 3 schools. Names are in Flight Schools on this page.

What published flight costs are listed for North Dakota?

Published costs are on each school row. Prices can change. Check the school for the current figure.

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