Flights

Pilot Training

Professional training is available at the Van Wert County Regional Airport, from the Light Sport Pilot rating through Commercial, Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings.

Training is provided by local certified flight instructors in your aircraft, or a rental aircraft.

The Van Wert County Regional Airport uses the most widely produced aircraft in the world. The well-maintained Cessna 172 is equipped with the Garmin 430 (WAAS) GPS System for navigation and approaches. IFR Certified.

The rental fee as of 07/01/2024
is $150.00 per hour at the Van Wert County Regional Airport. We also have instructors available at a variety of convenient times. We also offer Block times of 10 and 20 hrs. at a discounted hourly rate plus tax. All
Aircraft Rental is Prepaid Only.

Discovery Flights

These Discovery Flights are a way to determine if pilot training interests you.

30 Minutes at $99.00 + tax for one person. A small pilot fee will apply.

$20 Additional fee per passenger. Limited to three medium adult size people.

All flights take off and land at the Van Wert County Regional Airport.

Airplane Rides

All-occasion airplane rides for the difficult person on your shopping list.

Gift certificates are available.

Priced by the hour.

Limited to three medium adult sized people plus the pilot.

All flights take off and land at the Van Wert County Regional Airport.

humanitarian Flights

The Van Wert County Regional Airport is pleased to welcome crew and guest on Humanitarian Flights.

Everyone will find our spacious brand new JL Rice Terminal Building, the perfect setting to relax. Refreshments are always available and Pilots have access to WiFi to fill out their Mission electronic paperwork. We take great care to offer a very clean and disinfected environment for our guest as they travel for medical care.

Pilots can expect a discount on fuel (need to call ahead) and have access to an on-field mechanic if needed.

We work closely with FWA Approach and Compassion IFR or VFR flights plans can be opened or closed in the air at 127.2. Please contact FWA Tower on the ground by cell phone at 260-479-6571. FWA ASOS is 260-479-6621: VNW AWOS is 125.175 or 419-232-2967.

Let us know you are coming at 419-232-4500 and we make sure every need is filled for your Safety and Convenience.

Flights

Pilot Training

Discovery Flights

Airplane Rides

humanitarian Flights

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