Whether you want to build hours for the CPL or enjoy your licence and visit new places, Waterford Aero Club offers some of the cheapest hour building in the country. We have a modern fleet of Cessna aircraft, the most weather-friendly airport in Ireland, excellent in-house flight planning facilities, and proximity to many busy airports, including Cork and Shannon.
Whether it is your intention to build hours for commercial flying, get a private pilots licence to fly recreationally or to simply take a introductory flying lesson the Waterford Aero Club is without a doubt the most enjoyable and welcoming place to do it, I highly recommend it for anyone with an interest in flying and aviation.
The club has been great for hour building – the rates are perfect and Waterford airport is ideal for a new pilot
Cessna 172 Hour Building Package
Pre-pay a block of 40 hours with us and fly your way towards a bigger logbook! We can help you maximise your hour-building with a structured program if required – this would ensure you fulfill any requirements for future licences or ratings.
40 Flight Hours
€6670
includes
Full Club Membership
The Sunny South East is true to its name with some of the best weather all year round. Waterford Airport is in Class C airspace and boasts facilities such as the Avanti Coffee and Snack Bar in the main terminal, complete flight planning utilites at the Waterford Aero Club, as well as handling services, Mogas, AvGAs, Jet A1, and hangarage.
See our Location section for detailed airport information. Don’t forget to browse our Membership section to preview our Club facilities.
There are a number of ideally located B&Bs, hotels and accommodation in Waterford City, the buzzing Tramore and beautiful Dunmore East.
Take a look at VisitWaterford.com for a selection of accommodation options.
The southeast corner of Ireland consists of counties Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Tipperary and Kilkenny. The region is famously known as the ‘Sunny Southeast’ due to it’s above average share in good weather. The area has a vast selection of attractions, cultural offerings and interesting things to do for everyone of all ages and tastes: historic monuments, colourful gardens, walking and cycling trails, abundant fishing locations and numerous golf courses.