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About
Madison Regional Airport (KIMS) is a regional airport owned and operated by the City of Madison, IN. Opened in 1964, our airport has 56 based aircraft and covers 340 acres featuring a 5,000ft x 75ft grooved runway. Situated 2 miles from the Madison, Indiana Hilltop, you are just minutes away from seeing what Madison has to offer. Whether you are here for business, or just for leisure, Madison Regional Airport is here to make the best of your visit to Historic Madison, Indiana!
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
City of Madison has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, City of Madison operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, City of Madison does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
City of Madison's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) and Piper PA-28-R (Arrow). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for City of Madison. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, City of Madison does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.