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Flight schools in South Dakota

2 training locations in South Dakota hold an FAA Part 141 pilot school certificate. Part 61 schools, which the FAA doesn't list, are being added state by state.

Part 141 schools

From the FAA's pilot school record (updated November 2, 2026, checked November 5, 2026). The record doesn't say which courses each school is approved for, or which airport it flies from, so ask the school.

South Dakota State University Aviation Program

Brookings, SD · (605) 688-4366

Public airport in Brookings: Brookings Regional (KBKX)

Part 141 pilot school certificate U72S863K
Legacy Aviation, LLC

Tea, SD · (605) 368-2841

Public airport in Tea: Marv Skie-Lincoln County (Y14)

Part 141 pilot school certificate 2LAS145L

Public airports in these towns

Brookings Regional (KBKX), Brookings
Marv Skie-Lincoln County (Y14), Tea

Part 61 or Part 141?

Both lead to the same FAA pilot certificates. Part 141 is the FAA rule set for certificated pilot schools: each course a school runs under it must follow a syllabus that meets that rule's requirements for the course. A school's certificate doesn't tell you which courses it offers today, so ask. The private pilot course under Part 141 has a lower minimum, 35 hours against 40 under Part 61. These are minimums, not how long training will take you. Part 61 training is more flexible on schedule and order.

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Flight schools in South Dakota

Part 141 schools

South Dakota State University Aviation Program

Legacy Aviation, LLC

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