Flight school near Torrance, CA
Pacific Air Flight School trains South Bay students, including Torrance, at Long Beach Airport (KLGB), east along the 405. It’s a Part 61 school with one-on-one instruction from Private Pilot through CFII and a Career Pilot Program that goes from zero to 250 hours in as little as six months.
Torrance to the field.
East along the 405 from Torrance — the only part of the trip that happens on the ground.
Why Torrance students make the trip to Long Beach
Choose between Garmin G1000 glass cockpits and traditional six-pack 172s — our instructors are rated in all nine airplanes.
A Career Pilot Program built for students aiming at the airlines, with training that mirrors industry checklists and procedures.
Published wet rates from $199/hour, a 10-hour block rate, and a military discount.
Torrance → KLGB · Long Beach Airport
Directions from Torrance →Flight training for Torrance 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 Torrance students learn over.
Every lesson flies from Long Beach Airport (KLGB) over Long Beach and the Southern California coast — east along the 405 from Torrance.
Flight training near Torrance: common questions
Something else about training from Torrance? Call 866-600-9595.
How far is Pacific Air Flight School from Torrance?
We’re east of Torrance along the 405, at Long Beach Airport (KLGB). Our office is at 3333 E Spring St., Suite 222, Long Beach, CA 90806.
Can I train on evenings or weekends?
Yes. Flight operations run 24/7, and we meet with students 10am–5pm seven days a week — train full-time or part-time.
What is the first step?
Most students start with a $269 Discovery Flight out of Long Beach Airport. Or call 866-600-9595 and we’ll help you plan.
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High-wing single in flight Ready to fly, Torrance?
Book a Discovery Flight — east along the 405 from Torrance to the field, and you're in the left seat.
Serving Lakewood · Signal Hill · Torrance · Huntington Beach