Pilot License Requirements by State
Compare requirements across all states to find out what you need.
| State | Education Hours | Est. Total Cost | Exam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 80 | $10,500 - $11,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Alaska | 80 | $13,500 - $14,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Arizona | 80 | $11,500 - $12,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Arkansas | 80 | $10,000 - $11,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| California | 80 | $15,500 - $16,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Colorado | 80 | $13,500 - $14,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Connecticut | 80 | $14,500 - $15,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Delaware | 80 | $13,000 - $14,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Florida | 80 | $11,500 - $12,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Georgia | 80 | $11,500 - $12,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Hawaii | 80 | $15,500 - $16,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Idaho | 80 | $11,000 - $12,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Illinois | 80 | $13,500 - $14,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Indiana | 80 | $11,000 - $12,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Iowa | 80 | $10,500 - $11,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Kansas | 80 | $10,500 - $11,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Kentucky | 80 | $10,500 - $11,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Louisiana | 80 | $11,000 - $12,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Maine | 80 | $13,000 - $14,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Maryland | 80 | $14,000 - $15,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Massachusetts | 80 | $15,000 - $16,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Michigan | 80 | $12,000 - $13,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Minnesota | 80 | $12,500 - $13,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Mississippi | 80 | $10,000 - $11,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Missouri | 80 | $11,000 - $12,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Montana | 80 | $12,500 - $13,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Nebraska | 80 | $10,500 - $11,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Nevada | 80 | $13,000 - $14,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| New Hampshire | 80 | $13,500 - $14,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| New Jersey | 80 | $15,500 - $16,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| New Mexico | 80 | $11,000 - $12,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| New York | 80 | $16,500 - $17,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| North Carolina | 80 | $11,500 - $12,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| North Dakota | 80 | $10,500 - $11,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Ohio | 80 | $11,500 - $12,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Oklahoma | 80 | $10,500 - $11,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Oregon | 80 | $13,500 - $14,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Pennsylvania | 80 | $13,500 - $14,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Rhode Island | 80 | $14,500 - $15,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| South Carolina | 80 | $11,000 - $12,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| South Dakota | 80 | $10,500 - $11,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Tennessee | 80 | $11,500 - $12,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Texas | 80 | $11,500 - $12,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Utah | 80 | $12,000 - $13,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Vermont | 80 | $13,500 - $14,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Virginia | 80 | $13,500 - $14,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Washington | 80 | $14,500 - $15,500 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| West Virginia | 80 | $11,000 - $12,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Wisconsin | 80 | $12,000 - $13,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |
| Wyoming | 80 | $12,000 - $13,000 | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | View Guide |