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Learn to Fly in Utah

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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.

Mountains, high altitude and big skies

Density altitude, fast weather, and terrain shape training here. Published school costs are in the list below.

  • High altitude

    Density altitude changes takeoff and climb.

  • Mountain weather

    Wind and storms move quickly.

  • Many peaks

    Terrain awareness is part of training.

Flying Clubs

  • Community

    Hill Flying Club

    Ogden-Hinckley

    C172SP $68, C182T $73 per hr dry

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  • Community

    Sopwith Camel Flying Club

    Salt Lake City Intl and South Valley Regional

    $55 (C150) to $85 (C182) per hr dry

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  • School-run

    Upper Limit Aviation Flight Club

    West Jordan (South Valley Regional)

    $115/hr dry singles; Tecnam twin $260/hr dry (Sept 2026)

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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 3: 2 community, 0 military, 0 university, 1 school-run. Data quality in the file: good.

Showing 3 of 3. Clubs without a published hourly rate stay at the bottom of the rate sort.

Flight Schools

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

  • Utah Valley University

    Provo/Orem · $83,419

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  • Utah State University

    Logan (also Brigham City, Price) · $108,063

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  • Southern Utah University

    Cedar City · $112,000

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  • Salt Lake Community College

    Salt Lake City · Ask the school

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  • ATP Flight School

    Provo (PVU) · $123,995

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Utah Valley University

Active

B.S. Professional Pilot / AAS Aviation Science

City and airport
Provo/Orem · KPVU
Part 141
Yes (per utah-layer research)
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
$83,419 total program flight cost (Private $23,458, Instrument $20,333, Commercial ASEL $23,458, Commercial AMEL $16,170)

Scope: flight only

Source year: Fall 2026–Summer 2027

Aid and GI Bill
Federal aid and alternative loans include flight costs; GI Bill covers flight only as part of the degree (not CFI courses)
Airline partners

Sources

Utah State University

Active

B.S. Aviation Technology, Professional Pilot

City and airport
Logan (also Brigham City, Price) · Verify
Part 141
Yes (per USU FAQ)
Restricted ATP
1,000. Bachelor's on FAA list (rev. 9/15/2026); confirm 61.160(b) vs (d) with school
Published flight cost
$108,063 (265 hrs); $90,545 if you arrive with a private license

Scope: flight only

Source year: Spring 2027–Fall 2027

Aid and GI Bill
VA benefits 'up to 100%' of flight costs, with limits
Airline partners

Sources

Southern Utah University

Active

B.S. Aerospace/Aviation Science (fixed wing)

City and airport
Cedar City · Verify
Part 141
Yes (per utah-layer research)
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 $112,000 over 8 semesters, Solo through CFII incl. fuel and instructor (my sum)

Scope: flight only

Source year: Fall 2026

Aid and GI Bill
SkyWest tuition reimbursement up to $10k; Matheson scholarship
Airline partners

Sources

Salt Lake Community College

Active

AAS Professional Pilot

City and airport
Salt Lake City · Verify
Part 141
Yes (per utah-layer research)
Restricted ATP
Not on FAA list. Not on FAA list (rev. 9/15/2026)
Published flight cost
Not foundNot found
Aid and GI Bill
Financial aid available; second-class medical required before first lesson
Airline partners
Not found

Sources

ATP Flight School

Locations
Provo (PVU); Salt Lake City–Ogden (OGD)
Part 61 or 141
Verify
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
Verify

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: good. Utah's three R-ATP universities all now list fees above $80k. UVU is lowest at $83,419 (Fall 2026–Summer 2027) and is an Envoy Cadet partner, as is USU. SkyWest is headquartered in St. George and has SUU and UVU pathway ties; SLC is a Delta hub.

All Utah flight schools, A–Z

  • ATP Flight School
  • Axiom Aviation
  • Cornerstone Aviation
  • Epic Flight Academy

State money

Utah Promise Grant

Active

State grant

Administrator
Utah System of Higher Education
Who receives it
students
Amount
Need-based
Eligibility
FAFSA + Utah public institution (UVU, USU, SUU, SLCC); not independent schools. Flight-fee coverage not confirmed
Covers flight fees
Verify

Sources

Airline hubs and bases

Regional and other carriers

Not found This file lists no other carrier base.

Notes

Examiners and medical examiners

  • FAA designee locator

    Designated pilot examiners. The locator is the list. This page does not copy names.

Sources for Utah

Utah FAQ

How do I become an airline pilot in Utah?

Utah's three R-ATP universities all now list fees above $80k. Last checked 2026-10. Confirm it with a CFI and each school.

What flight schools are listed for Utah?

The file lists 8 schools. Names are in Flight Schools on this page.

What published flight costs are listed for Utah?

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

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