Quality Score
Very Good
Base (15) + components above = 86
About
Hampton Airfield is a 40-acre airport and community featuring a busy flight school, turf and asphalt runways, 90 hangars, aircraft rentals, an award-winning cafe, and a maintenance shop. We offer introductory flights, Sport Pilot, and Private Pilot training under FAA Part 61 with certified instructors at 7B3 in North Hampton, NH.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper J-3 (Cub) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $135/hr | $1,425 – $5,700 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,200 – $28,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Hampton Airfield, Inc. is estimated to cost $7,200 – $28,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Hampton Airfield, Inc. 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.
Yes, Hampton Airfield, Inc. has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Hampton Airfield, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Piper J-3 (Cub) and Cessna 172M (Skyhawk). 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.
Yes, Hampton Airfield, Inc. has the following flight training device: Redbird TD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Hampton Airfield, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.