Punta Gorda, Florida · ~25 miles to Page Field
Flight Training in Punta Gorda, Florida
Punta Gorda and Charlotte County pilots train with Core Aviator at Page Field (KFMY) in Fort Myers — about a 35–40 minute drive south for genuinely one-on-one instruction.
35–40 minutes
From Punta Gorda
95%
First-Time Pass Rate
1:1
Private Instruction
Why Punta Gorda pilots train at Page Field
Heads up: Punta Gorda is a little farther from Page Field (~25 miles, about a 35–40 minutes drive). Plenty of our students happily make the trip — we just like to be upfront about it.
Punta Gorda has a strong aviation community of its own, but for boutique, one-on-one Private Pilot training many local pilots make the easy drive down I-75 to Page Field. It is a straightforward trip, and the payoff is private instruction in a Piper Cherokee 140 with an instructor whose full attention is on you.
We're upfront that Punta Gorda is a bit farther out than our Lee County students — figure 35–40 minutes — but plenty of Charlotte County aviators happily make the run a couple of times a week. Stacking lessons close together, supported by simulator practice at home, is the fastest route to your certificate.
From Punta Gorda Isles to Burnt Store and Babcock Ranch, you train at a towered airport with a 95% first-time checkride pass rate — building real ATC and airspace skills from day one.
Getting here from Punta Gorda
Head south on I-75 to exit 136 (Daniels Parkway) or Colonial Boulevard, then west to Page Field via Cleveland Avenue.
Training options for Punta Gorda students
Charlotte County’s pick for boutique, one-on-one training — worth the drive.
Flight training in Punta Gorda — common questions
How far is Core Aviator Training from Punta Gorda?
Page Field Airport (KFMY) in Fort Myers is about ~25 miles from Punta Gorda — roughly a 35–40 minutes drive. Head south on I-75 to exit 136 (Daniels Parkway) or Colonial Boulevard, then west to Page Field via Cleveland Avenue.
Do you offer one-on-one flight training for Punta Gorda students?
Yes. Every lesson is private — one instructor, one student — in our Piper Cherokee 140. We train Punta Gorda students of all experience levels, from complete beginners on a discovery flight to certificated pilots adding ratings.
Can I earn my Private Pilot License near Punta Gorda?
Absolutely. Punta Gorda residents earn their FAA Private Pilot License with us at Page Field, which has a 95% first-time checkride pass rate. Most students finish in 3–6 months of consistent flying.
We also serve nearby Southwest Florida communities
Ready to fly, Punta Gorda?
Book a discovery flight or talk to our admissions team. One-on-one training at Page Field, minutes away.
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Location
Page Field Airport
607 Danley Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Business Hours
Mon – Sat: 7AM – 6PM
Sun: By Appointment