Flight school near Lakewood, CA
Pacific Air Flight School is the Part 61 flight school at Long Beach Airport (KLGB), right next door to Lakewood. Lakewood students train one-on-one in Cessna 172s — including G1000 glass cockpits — from Private Pilot through CFII, on a schedule that fits around work or school.
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- KLGB · Long Beach Airport
- Drive
- Right next door, just northeast of the airport
Lakewood to the field.
Right next door, just northeast of the airport from Lakewood — the only part of the trip that happens on the ground.
Why Lakewood pilots train at Long Beach Airport
The airport sits on Lakewood’s doorstep, so fitting a lesson in before or after work is realistic.
Towered, busy Long Beach airspace makes you a sharper, more confident radio communicator from day one.
Flight operations run 24/7, with office hours every day including weekends.
Lakewood → KLGB · Long Beach Airport
Directions from Lakewood →Flight training for Lakewood students
A Private Pilot certificate averages $23,550–$26,550 from zero time at Pacific Air, paid lesson by lesson — and how often you fly is the biggest factor in where you land.
- 01 Private Pilot LicenseWhether you want the thrill and freedom of flying or you’re an aspiring airline pilot, everyone’s flying journey begins here.
- 02 Instrument Rating (IFR)The next step after your Private Pilot certificate: fly in the clouds, without reference to the ground or horizon.
- 03 Commercial Pilot License (CPL)Airline, flight instructor, charter — hundreds of flying careers share one requirement: a commercial pilot certificate.
The training area Lakewood students learn over.
Every lesson flies from Long Beach Airport (KLGB) over Long Beach and the Southern California coast — right next door, just northeast of the airport from Lakewood.
Flight training near Lakewood: common questions
Something else about training from Lakewood? Call 866-600-9595.
How far is Pacific Air Flight School from Lakewood?
Very close. We fly out of Long Beach Airport (KLGB), which borders Lakewood’s southwest edge, and our office is at 3333 E Spring St., Suite 222, Long Beach.
How much does flight school cost near Lakewood?
Our Private Pilot average is $23,550–$26,550 from zero time, paid lesson by lesson. Aircraft rent wet from $199/hour, and a Discovery Flight is $269.
Do I need experience to start?
No. Students start from zero flight time, usually with a Discovery Flight where you take the controls with an instructor beside you.
What aircraft would I train in?
Cessna 172s — four with Garmin G1000 glass cockpits and five 172P/172N models with traditional gauges, several upgraded with Garmin G5s.
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Light airplane in the hangar Ready to fly, Lakewood?
Book a Discovery Flight — right next door, just northeast of the airport from Lakewood to the field, and you're in the left seat.
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