Find a CFI by Airport

Browse verified flight instructors at 50 top general aviation airports across the United States. All CFIs verified against FAA airman records.

50
GA Airports
3,000+
Verified CFIs
48
States Covered
100%
FAA Verified
KVNY
Van Nuys
California
187 verified CFIs
KPAO
Palo Alto
California
143 verified CFIs
KCCR
Concord
California
98 verified CFIs
KCRQ
Carlsbad
California
121 verified CFIs
KBFI
Seattle (Boeing Field)
Washington
89 verified CFIs
KHIO
Hillsboro
Oregon
76 verified CFIs
KLVK
Livermore
California
94 verified CFIs
KDVT
Phoenix (Deer Valley)
Arizona
156 verified CFIs
KCHD
Chandler
Arizona
112 verified CFIs
KFFZ
Mesa (Falcon Field)
Arizona
88 verified CFIs
KADS
Dallas (Addison)
Texas
134 verified CFIs
KFTW
Fort Worth (Meacham)
Texas
108 verified CFIs
KEDC
Austin (Executive)
Texas
93 verified CFIs
KDWH
Houston (David Wayne Hooks)
Texas
117 verified CFIs
KAUS
San Antonio (Stinson)
Texas
72 verified CFIs
KFDK
Fort Lauderdale (Executive)
Florida
129 verified CFIs
KCPS
Tampa (St. Pete–Clearwater)
Florida
98 verified CFIs
KFFT
Frankfort
Kentucky
54 verified CFIs
KDPA
Chicago (DuPage)
Illinois
142 verified CFIs
KARB
Ann Arbor
Michigan
67 verified CFIs
KOSH
Oshkosh (Wittman)
Wisconsin
83 verified CFIs
KFTG
Denver (Front Range)
Colorado
104 verified CFIs
KAPA
Centennial (Denver South)
Colorado
119 verified CFIs
KFRG
Farmingdale (Republic)
New York
137 verified CFIs
KCDW
Caldwell (Essex County)
New Jersey
91 verified CFIs

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How PlanesChat CFI Search Works

Every flight instructor on PlanesChat is verified against the FAA Civil Aviation Registry before their profile goes live. Here's how to find the right CFI for your training goals:

  1. Search by airport — Browse the pages above to see active CFIs at your home field or a nearby airport.
  2. Filter by rating — Looking for a CFI-I, MEI, or Glider instructor? Use the rating filter to narrow your search.
  3. Message directly — Send an encrypted message to any CFI on the platform. No middleman, no booking fees.
  4. Verify credentials — Every CFI's certificate number, ratings, and expiration date are displayed on their profile, pulled live from FAA data.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know the CFIs are real?

PlanesChat verifies every flight instructor's FAA airman certificate at sign-up. We cross-reference the FAA Civil Aviation Registry to confirm certificate number, ratings, and current status. Expired or surrendered certificates are flagged automatically.

Is it free to contact a CFI?

Yes. Creating a PlanesChat account and sending your first message to a CFI is completely free. Premium features like advanced search filters and profile highlights are available with PlanesChat Pro.

Can CFIs from Part 141 schools list on PlanesChat?

Absolutely. Both independent CFIs and instructors affiliated with Part 61 and Part 141 flight schools can maintain profiles on PlanesChat. Many instructors list their school affiliation directly on their profile.