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Learn to Fly in Oklahoma

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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 Oklahoma

Oklahoma has five R-ATP schools, including two Delta Propel universities (OU and Southeastern), and published flight costs cluster around $64k–$69k.

  • Flying clubs

    4 listed in this file.

  • Flight schools

    6 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 4: 3 community, 0 military, 0 university, 1 school-run. Data quality in the file: good.

Showing 4 of 4. Clubs without a published hourly rate stay at the bottom of the rate sort.

Flight Schools

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University programs

Southeastern Oklahoma State University (opens in a new tab)

Active

B.S. Professional Pilot

City and airport
Durant · KDUA
Part 141
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Restricted ATP
1,000. Bachelor's on FAA list (rev. 9/15/2026); confirm 61.160(b) vs (d) with school
Published flight cost
About $63,935 (our sum: Private $6,645, Commercial/Instrument $40,510, CFI $6,265, CFII $3,760, ME $6,755)Verify

Source year: Dated July 1, 2024 (per search summary)Verify

Aid and GI Bill
Veteran information bulletin covers flight training (VA)

Sources

Oklahoma State University (opens in a new tab)

Active

B.S. Aerospace Administration & Operations (professional flight)

City and airport
Stillwater · KSWO
Part 141
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Restricted ATP
1,000. Bachelor's on FAA list (rev. 9/15/2026); confirm 61.160(b) vs (d) with school
Published flight cost
$69,025 estimated total flightVerify

Scope: aircraft rates dated Aug 2022

Source year: 2022 rates (outdated)

Aid and GI Bill
Not foundNot found
Airline partners
Not found

Sources

University of Oklahoma (opens in a new tab)

Active

B.S. Professional Pilot

City and airport
Norman · KOUN
Part 141
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Restricted ATP
1,000. Bachelor's on FAA list (rev. 9/15/2026); confirm 61.160(b) vs (d) with school
Published flight cost
About $67k required flight; about $89k with turbine and CFI (third-party)Verify

Source year: 2026–27

Aid and GI Bill
Not foundNot found

Sources

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (opens in a new tab)

Active

Professional Pilot (AAS) / B.S. Aviation Technology Mgmt

City and airport
Tulsa · KRVS
Part 141
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Restricted ATP
1,000 / 1,250. Bachelor's on FAA list (rev. 9/15/2026); confirm 61.160(b) vs (d) with school
Published flight cost
Private minimum $12,451; total program about $123k in-state (incl. about $65k flight; third-party)Verify

Source year: 2026 catalog supplement

Aid and GI Bill
Not foundNot found
Airline partners

Sources

Tulsa Community College (opens in a new tab)

Active

AAS Aviation Sciences Technology – Professional Pilot

City and airport
Tulsa · KRVS
Part 141
Verify
Published flight cost
About $90,000 flight fees (third-party)Verify

Source year: Not stated

Aid and GI Bill
Not foundNot found
Airline partners
Not found

Sources

Other

ATP Flight School (opens in a new tab)

Locations
Oklahoma City (PWA)
Part 61 or 141
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Published cost
$123,995 from zero; $90,995 with private

Scope: fixed tuition; ~$10.5k–$12k exam fees and up to $5k location premium extra

Source year: 2026

VA approved
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Sources

Cadet Programs

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  • Delta Air Lines

    Propel Pilot Career Path (Collegiate & CFI path)

    Open

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  • JetBlue

    Gateway Select

    Open

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  • Envoy Air (American)

    Envoy Cadet Program

    Rolling

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Costs, hubs, notes, and sources

Data quality in the file: partial. Oklahoma has five R-ATP schools, including two Delta Propel universities (OU and Southeastern), and published flight costs cluster around $64k–$69k. The state aerospace department funds education grants for institutions.

All Oklahoma flight schools, A–Z

  • ATP Flight School

State money

ODAA Aerospace Education Grant Program

Closed (annual)

Aeronautics division

Administrator
Oklahoma Dept. of Aerospace and Aeronautics
Who receives it
institutions
Amount
$898,394 for 108 programs in FY2027 (per search summary)Verify
Eligibility
Schools, career techs, colleges, and cities. Funds AOPA high school pilot curriculum and simulators. FY2027 window closed May 31, 2026.
Covers flight fees
No

Sources

Vic Jackson Memorial Scholarship

Active

Association scholarship

Administrator
Oklahoma Pilots Association
Who receives it
students
Amount
At least $2,000
Eligibility
Oklahoma private pilots pursuing aviation-related degrees
Covers flight fees
Verify

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

  • Unusual

    Spartan is an American Airlines Cadet Academy school, but the academy is paused at maximum capacity, per Spartan in our cadet tracker.

  • Data gap

    No airline hubs or pilot bases were found in Oklahoma. OSU and SE cost figures are 2022–2024 and need refreshing; OU, Spartan, and TCC totals are third-party.

    Not found

Examiners and medical examiners

Sources for Oklahoma

Oklahoma FAQ

How do I become an airline pilot in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma has five R-ATP schools, including two Delta Propel universities (OU and Southeastern), and published flight costs cluster around $64k–$69k. Last checked 2026-10. Confirm it with a CFI and each school.

What flight schools are listed for Oklahoma?

The file lists 6 schools. Names are in Flight Schools on this page.

What published flight costs are listed for Oklahoma?

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

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