Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 73
About
Frost Aviation is a Self Serve Fuel FBO. We sell AvGas 100LL for $4.99 per gallon. Taxes included, No additional fees, and no hidden fees. Our Self Serve Fuel is on the northeast end of the KLRU (Las Cruces International Airport) near Taxiway Echo. Frost does not charge fees for tie downs or Self Serve Fuel. Our Self Serve Fuel and Lobby are open 24/7. We have free water, cookies, candy inside our Lobby Restrooms and Vending Machines. We have FREE tie downs west of our Av Gas 100LL tank. Courtesy Car available. Hope to see you soon. Denise Frost
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $45 – $180/hr | $1,900 – $7,550 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,900 – $31,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Frost Aviation Services is estimated to cost $7,900 – $31,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Frost Aviation Services 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, Frost Aviation Services 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.
Frost Aviation Services's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II), Piper PA-28-181 (Pilot 100i), and Piper PA-23-250 (Aztec). 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 Frost Aviation Services. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Frost Aviation Services does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.