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About
Located at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (KRKS) in Rock Springs, WY, Sweetwater Aviation is a full-service FBO with a brand new facility completed in 2018 and historical roots dating back to the 1930s. Offering heated hangar space, fuel services, aircraft deicing, cargo operations, and passenger and pilot amenities.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweetwater Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Sweetwater 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, Sweetwater 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.
Sweetwater Aviation's fleet details are not in our database. Contact the school directly to ask which aircraft they use for training.
No flight simulators are listed for Sweetwater Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Sweetwater Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.