Flight schools in South Africa

13 flight schools: 11 [independent flight schools], 1 helicopter school, 1 flying club. Pilot training in South Africa is regulated by SACAA. Last updated 2026-10-02.

13 flight schools in South Africa

Independent flight school Port Alfred

43 Air School

Large residential flight school on South Africa's Eastern Cape.

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Independent flight school Midrand (Grand Central)

Aeronav Academy

Flight training organization in Midrand (Grand Central), South Africa.

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Flying club Gqeberha

Algoa Flying Club

Flying club with a flight school in Gqeberha, South Africa.

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Independent flight school Kempton Park

Alt. Academy

Flight training organization in Kempton Park, South Africa.

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Independent flight school Pretoria (Wonderboom)

Blue Chip Flight School

South African flight school at Wonderboom Airport.

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Independent flight school Cape Town

Cape Town Flight Training Centre

Flight training organization in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Independent flight school Lanseria

Eagle1 Flight Academy

Flight training organization in Lanseria, South Africa.

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Independent flight school Johannesburg (Lanseria)

Lanseria Flight Centre

Flight school at Lanseria International Airport.

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Independent flight school

Learn 2 Fly

Flight training organization in South Africa.

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Independent flight school Cape Town

Moya Aviation

Flight training organization in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Independent flight school Port Alfred

Progress Flight Academy

Flight training organization in Port Alfred, South Africa.

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Independent flight school Midrand (Grand Central)

Skyhawk Aviation

Flight training organization in Midrand (Grand Central), South Africa.

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Helicopter school Durban

Starlite Aviation Training Academy

Helicopter flight training organization in Durban, South Africa.

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Flight training in South Africa: frequently asked questions

How many flight schools are there in South Africa?

FlightLogger's directory lists 13 flight schools and training organisations in South Africa: 11 [independent flight schools], 1 helicopter school, 1 flying club. The list is compiled from aviation authority registers and public sources, so small schools that are not on those lists may be missing.

Where are the flight schools in South Africa located?

The largest concentrations of flight schools in South Africa in the directory are in Port Alfred, Midrand, Cape Town, Pretoria, Lanseria. Schools are listed in 9 locations in total.

Who approves flight schools in South Africa?

Pilot training in South Africa is regulated by SACAA.

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