Sylacauga Airport Authority
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About
GA airport located in central Alabama and is conveniently located close to major lakes and Birmingham.FBO has 24-hour access with restrooms, pilot's lounge, free wi-fi, and crew car. There is also a maintenance facility, Aero Missions, on the field. 100LL is self-serve, and jet a+ is full serve. If requiring Jet service, please call the FBO in advance to schedule. FBO can also arrange catering, hotel stay, and private car, and rentals. Merkel Field proudly serves Titan Fuel, and is also a Titan Contract Fuel provider.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Sylacauga Airport Authority has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Sylacauga Airport Authority 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, Sylacauga Airport Authority 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.
Sylacauga Airport Authority'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 Sylacauga Airport Authority. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Sylacauga Airport Authority does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.