About the school
Leicestershire Aero Club Limited (The) is a flight training organisation based at Leicester Airport in the United Kingdom. It is an approved training organisation holding approval GBR.ATO.0207 from the UK CAA. The school offers courses including the Private Pilots Licence, National Private Pilot Licence, Night Rating, IR(R) Instrument Rating, and flight instructor training. Flight instruction at the airfield is typically conducted in aircraft such as the Cessna 152.
Summary of the school's register entry and website, compiled Oct 2026.Approval and register
5 approved courses
- UPRT
- CRI
- CR MEP
- FI(A)
- IRI(A)
Courses and prices
| COURSE | DURATION | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Pilots Licence (PPL) PPL | PPL training requires a minimum of 40 hours flying time including ten hours solo | £9,803 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL) Other training course | NPPL training requires a minimum of 32 hours flying time including 10 hours solo | £8,051.80 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| Night Rating (Cessna 152) Night rating | 5 hours flight time in aircraft at night | £1,094.50 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| Night Rating (PA28 or Cessna 172) Night rating | 5 hours flight time in aircraft at night | £1,237.50 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| IR(R) Instrument Rating (C-152) Instrument rating | Training for the IR(R) will consist of 15 hours flying | C-152 Course Price: £3,283.50 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| IR(R) Instrument Rating (PA-28/C-172) Instrument rating | Training for the IR(R) will consist of 15 hours flying | PA-28/C-172 Course Price: £3,712.50 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| Night Rating Night rating | 5 hours flight time in aircraft at night | PA28 or Cessna 172: £1,237.50 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| IR(R) Instrument Rating (C-152) Instrument rating | Minimum 10 hours with sole reference to instruments | C-152 Course Price: £3,283.50 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| UK CAA Aerobatic Rating Other training course | Based on 6 hours of training | £1,749 (Based on 6 hours of training) checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| AOPA (UK) Aerobatic Certificate – Basic Other training course | 8 hours dual flight instruction | £2,332 (Based on 8 hours of training) checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| Tailwheel Training (Differences Training) Other training course | Minimum 5 hours flight instruction | On request | Ask |
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Location
Questions about Leicestershire Aero Club
Where is Leicestershire Aero Club located?
Leicestershire Aero Club is based in the United Kingdom, at Leicester Airport (EGBG). Address: Leicester Airport, Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2FG.
Is Leicestershire Aero Club an approved flight school?
Yes. Leicestershire Aero Club is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) (number GBR.ATO.0207), listed by UK CAA. We checked the register in October 2026.
Which courses does Leicestershire Aero Club offer?
The school lists 10 courses: Private Pilots Licence (PPL), National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL), Night Rating (Cessna 152), Night Rating (PA28 or Cessna 172), IR(R) Instrument Rating (C-152), IR(R) Instrument Rating (PA-28/C-172), Night Rating, UK CAA Aerobatic Rating and 2 more.
How much does training at Leicestershire Aero Club cost?
The school publishes prices for 10 courses, for example Private Pilots Licence (PPL): £9,803; National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL): £8,051.80; Night Rating (Cessna 152): £1,094.50. Prices as published by the school, checked in October 2026.
Which aircraft does Leicestershire Aero Club use?
The school's website lists: Cessna 152.
How do I contact Leicestershire Aero Club?
You can reach the school through its website, by email at info@leicesterairport.com and by phone on 01162 592360, or send a request with the form on this page.
