Flight school near Henderson, KY
Don Davis Aviation is the flight school on Henderson City-County Airport (KEHR), at 2154 Hwy 136 West in Henderson, Kentucky. It has taught Henderson to fly since Don Davis brought aviation to the town in 1957, with one-on-one Part 61 training from a $110 Discovery Flight through Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, CFI and CFII.
- To
- KEHR · Henderson City-County Airport
- Drive
- Right here on the field
Henderson to the field.
The field is right here in Henderson — the drive is the shortest part of the trip.
Why Henderson students learn to fly at KEHR
Your home airport: lessons start and end at Henderson City-County Airport, where Don Davis Aviation runs the full-service FBO.
Maintenance, aircraft management, sales and charter all sit in the same aviation company that teaches you to fly.
Henderson sits within hours of St. Louis, Nashville, Indianapolis and Louisville — somewhere worth flying to once you have your certificate.
Henderson → KEHR · Henderson City-County Airport
Directions from Henderson →Flight training for Henderson students
A Discovery Flight is $110; full training is quoted to your goals and schedule — and how often you fly is the biggest cost factor.
- 01 Private Pilot LicenseWhere most students begin. A private pilot certificate lets you fly single-engine airplanes with passengers, in fair weather, day and night.
- 02 Instrument Rating (IFR)An instrument rating lets you fly in instrument conditions — flying in the clouds.
- 03 Commercial Pilot License (CPL)A commercial certificate lets you fly airplanes for hire — jobs like aerial photography, surveying and sightseeing tours.
The training area Henderson students learn over.
Every lesson flies from Henderson City-County Airport (KEHR) over the Ohio River valley — right here in Henderson.
Flight training near Henderson: common questions
Something else about training from Henderson? Call 270-826-6000.
Where exactly is the flight school in Henderson?
At Don Davis Aviation, 2154 Hwy 136 West, Henderson, KY 42420 — the FBO on Henderson City-County Airport (KEHR). Call 270-826-6000 if you need directions.
How much does it cost to learn to fly in Henderson?
A Discovery Flight is $110. Certificate and rating training 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.
How long has Don Davis Aviation been in Henderson?
Since 1957, when Don Davis brought aviation to Henderson, Kentucky. The company is still family-owned and operated.
Can I train on evenings or weekends?
Yes. Flight operations run seven days a week, 7am to 9pm.
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