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About
Historic Stanton Airfield is a privately-owned, public-use airport located 35 miles south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport on Highway 19, halfway between Northfield and Cannon Falls. Stanton offers airplane and glider rental, flight instruction for private and sport pilot certificates, tailwheel endorsements, glider rides, and aircraft maintenance services. Home to the Minnesota Soaring Club, Twin City Barnstormers, and Stanton Squadron of Civil Air Patrol.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Stanton Sport Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Stanton Sport Aviation 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, Stanton Sport Aviation 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.
Stanton Sport Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 150, Piper PA-12 (Super Cruiser), Schweizer 2-32, and Schweizer 1-26. 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 Stanton Sport Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Stanton Sport Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.