(818) 399-9905 · Open 9 AM–9 PM, 7 Days a Week · ★★★★★ 4.9 · 500+ Reviews · Van Nuys Airport
Flight school near Calabasas — training aircraft at Van Nuys Airport
Serving Calabasas · Van Nuys Airport (KVNY)

Flight School Near Calabasas

Twenty minutes down the 101 from The Commons, a different kind of luxury waits: a Cirrus SR22 Turbo with your name on the schedule. LA Flight School brings 15+ years of experience and a 4.9-star record to Calabasas residents ready to earn their wings.

★★★★★ 4.9 · 500+ Reviews · Van Nuys Airport (KVNY)

Calabasas Lives Between The Mountains And The Runway

There is no airfield tucked into the Calabasas hills — and honestly, that is part of the appeal of flying from here. Lift off from Van Nuys, bank southwest, and within minutes the Santa Monica Mountains you hike every weekend unroll beneath you, with Malibu Creek State Park, the canyons and the Pacific stacked behind them.

Our Calabasas students tend to be busy professionals and families from around Old Town and the Parkway who want training that respects their calendar. A dedicated instructor, a written training plan and seven-day scheduling mean your progress never stalls because the school could not keep up with you.

Diamond DA20 trainer for Calabasas student pilots at Van Nuys Airport

Getting Here From Calabasas

Jump on the 101 heading toward the Valley, ride it past Woodland Hills and Tarzana, and exit at Balboa Boulevard in Encino; three miles north puts you at our door. Door to door it is about 20 minutes — shorter than most people's gym commute. We are at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Suite D3 on the airport's west side, and parking costs nothing.

Programs For Calabasas Pilots

Every certificate and rating we offer flies out of KVNY, one easy freeway run from the Calabasas grade.

Discovery Flights

From $229 — a favorite Calabasas gift for birthdays and anniversaries, and the official first lesson of your logbook. Book one now.

Private Pilot License

Train in glass-cockpit aircraft with one instructor who knows your goals from day one. Course details.

Airline Pilot Program

A mapped route from first flight to the right seat of an airliner, including multi-engine time. See the program.

Why Calabasas Students Choose Van Nuys

  • Roughly 20 minutes via the 101 — the nearest full-service flight school to the Calabasas hills
  • Scenic training routes over the Santa Monica Mountains, Malibu canyons and the coast
  • A premium fleet topped by the Cirrus SR22 Turbo for those who want to train in style
  • Discreet, professional instruction — plenty of high-profile Angelenos have learned quietly at VNY
  • Open every day from 9 to 9, so weekend-only training still moves quickly
  • 4.9 stars from 500+ reviews and 15+ years of Los Angeles training experience

Flight School Near Calabasas — FAQ

What is the closest flight school to Calabasas?
LA Flight School at Van Nuys Airport is the nearest full-service option, about 20 minutes east on the 101. Calabasas itself has no airport, so KVNY is where local pilots train.
Can I fly over Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains during lessons?
Yes — the coastal mountains southwest of the Valley are part of our regular training environment, and the Malibu shoreline is a classic route on discovery flights and cross-countries.
My teenager wants to fly. Can they start before college?
Absolutely. Students can begin logging time at any age, solo at 16 and earn a private certificate at 17 — our teen program is popular with Calabasas families planning ahead for aviation careers. See teen training.
How much should a Calabasas student budget for a license?
Plan on $229 for the discovery flight and $10,900 for the complete private pilot course. If you would rather train in the Cirrus SR22 Turbo throughout, we will price that path for you at a free consultation.
Is weekend-only training realistic with my schedule?
It is — we fly seven days a week until 9 PM, and a consistent Saturday-Sunday rhythm keeps skills fresh. Many of our Calabasas graduates never flew a single weekday lesson.

Also serving nearby Woodland Hills, West Hills and Thousand Oaks.

Start Flying From Calabasas Today

The mountains you love look even better from 4,500 feet. Claim a discovery flight or sit down with an instructor this week.

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