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Serving Evansville, Indiana

Flight school near Evansville, IN

Don Davis Aviation trains pilots from Evansville, Indiana at its home field, Henderson City-County Airport (KEHR), just across the Ohio River in Kentucky. Training is one-on-one Part 61 instruction, from a $110 Discovery Flight through Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, CFI and CFII.

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From EvansvilleIN
To
KEHR · Henderson City-County Airport
Drive
Just across the Ohio River
Directions from Evansville →
The leg

Evansville to the field.

Just across the Ohio River from Evansville — the only part of the trip that happens on the ground.

Why Evansville students train with DDA

Why Evansville students train with Don Davis Aviation

Close to home: Henderson City-County Airport sits just across the Ohio River from Evansville.

One-to-one instruction from professional flight instructors, never a seat in a crowded classroom.

A family-owned aviation company teaching the Tri-State to fly since 1957, with maintenance and a full-service FBO on the field.

Evansville → KEHR · Henderson City-County Airport

Directions from Evansville →
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Where you'll fly

The training area Evansville students learn over.

Every lesson flies from Henderson City-County Airport (KEHR) over the Ohio River valley — just across the Ohio River from Evansville.

Questions

Flight training near Evansville: common questions

Something else about training from Evansville? Call 270-826-6000.

How far is Don Davis Aviation from Evansville?

Close — Henderson City-County Airport (KEHR) sits just across the Ohio River from Evansville. Call 270-826-6000 for directions or to talk through scheduling.

How much does flight school cost near Evansville?

A Discovery Flight is $110. Training for a certificate is quoted to your goals and schedule — the FAA minimum for a private pilot is 40 hours, and most students take 50–70. Call 270-826-6000 for current rates.

Do I need experience to start?

No. Any motivated student can start from zero, and most begin with a $110 Discovery Flight with a Certified Flight Instructor beside them.

Can I train on evenings or weekends?

Yes. Flight operations run seven days a week, 7am to 9pm.

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Evansville · KEHR

Ready to fly, Evansville?

Book a Discovery Flight — just across the Ohio River from Evansville to the field, and you're in the left seat.

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