View Our Fleet
Our diverse and well-equipped aircraft fleet can accommodate a wide variety of flight training and rental missions. Our dedicated internal maintenance team ensures aircraft are kept in top mechanical condition. Regardless of the destination on your next aviation adventure, our fleet is ready to take you there!
Liberty University
Rochester Air Center is a Liberty University Flight Training Affiliate! Get a Bachelor of Science degree online and be eligible for a Restricted ATP certificate in as little as 1000 hours! Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Our Instructors
We challenge you to find a more personable, dedicated, and knowledgeable group of aviation educators anywhere. Every member of our instructional staff has a strong personal commitment to mentorship of all aviators, guiding you toward becoming more proficient, capable, and safety-focused pilots.
Welcome to
Rochester Air Center!
Fall in Love with Aviation!
Rochester Air Center is the premier location for flight training and aircraft rental in central and western New York. We have been providing safe, professional, and affordable flight training for more than 15 years!
Our Pilot Training Programs
Rochester Air Center is Western New York’s leader in flight instruction and aviation services. Located at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, we offer aircraft rentals and work with a team of independent instructors to provide extensive Part 61 and Part 141 flight instruction for all levels of skill and experience, both single and multi-engine. Additionally, we offer seaplane training, TAA in a variety of aircraft including a Cirrus SR20 with G1000 Perspective, tailwheel instruction, spin training, and other pilot services.
Come fly our full motion AATD Redbird FMX – used to compliment private pilot & instrument training. Our Cygnus package transports your Foreflight app to the simulator’s position, enhances situational awareness
and brings your flight to life. Maintain instrument currency and proficiency by flying the
Redbird!
Private Pilot
Whether you want to fly as a hobby, travel for business, or lay the foundation of knowledge and skills to make aviation your career- the private pilot rating is where your flight training journey begins!
Multi-Engine Rating
Are you ready to fly larger, faster, and more complex aircraft? Multiple engines can provide a safety net in case of engine trouble. This rating is a must to increase marketability for an airline or corporate job.
INstrument Rating
Fly with precision, expand acceptable weather minimums for travel, and become a safer pilot by earning your instrument rating. This is typically the next step for most aviators after becoming a private pilot.
Commercial Pilot
Do you want to get paid to fly? Earning your commercial pilot rating is an essential step toward your dream job in aviation, but it’s not necessarily just for those who want to fly for a living.