Facts are copied from each school's own website on the checked date shown; rates and programs change often, so confirm with the school before you enroll. Part 141 status comes only from the FAA's air agency certificate file (av-info.faa.gov, newest record July 26, 2024). The FAA's current list is the AVInfo Find a Facility dashboard. A school not matched in that file is marked "not checked", which does not mean it trains only under Part 61.
Flight schools in Illinois
2 schools.
| School | Location | Part 141 (FAA) | Training offered | Aircraft | Published rates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avel Flight School DuPage Airport. | West Chicago, IL Airport DPA | Part 141 on FAA list (data to Jul 2024) | PPL, IR, CPL, ME, CFI, CFII, MEI | Cessna 172S, Piper Seneca | not shown on the pages we read aircraft not shown on the pages we read instructor | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 Report wrong info |
| Illinois Aviation Academy DuPage Airport. | West Chicago, IL Airport DPA | Part 141 on FAA list (data to Jul 2024) | PPL, IR, CPL, ME, CFI, CFII, MEI | Redbird FMX (aircraft not named on pages read) | $206.45/hr (aircraft) aircraft wet/dry not stated; from its course cost breakdown $76.18/hr instructor | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 Report wrong info |
2 flight schools and 1 aviation university in Illinois, with what each school lists on its own site and any rates or costs it publishes.
Aviation universities in Illinois
1 university with flight degrees. See all aviation universities.
| University | Location | Part 141 (FAA) | Flight degree | Published flight costs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University | Carbondale, IL Airport MDH | Part 141 on FAA list (data to Jul 2024) | A.A.S. in Aviation Flight (can combine with a B.S.) | not published on the pages we read | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 Report wrong info |
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