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Penobscot Island Air Flight School

South Thomaston, ME·Is this your organization? Claim this page Website Email (207) 596-7500

Penobscot Island Air provides reliable regional air service to the islands of Penobscot Bay and beyond, offering charter flights, cargo delivery, scenic flights, and emergency transport. Founded in January 2005 by Kevin Waters, the company operates a fleet of Cessna 206s and 207s built for short hops and rugged island runways.

PPL from
$35
Fleet
3aircraft
VFR days
~210/yr
Est.
2005

Programs & Services

Training

Private Pilot

Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.

Instrument Rating

IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.

Career Pathway

The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here

PPL
IR
CPL
CFI
CFII
ME
MEI
ATP
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Instrument Instructor
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Pricing

as of Feb 2026
Air Taxi - Big Green (2+ persons)
$60.00
Air Taxi - Big Green (1 person)
$100.00
Air Taxi - Big Green (1 repositioning)
$80.00
Air Taxi - Big Green (freight)
$240.00
Air Taxi - Vinalhaven (2+ persons)
$70.00
Air Taxi - Vinalhaven (1 person)
$120.00
Air Taxi - Vinalhaven (1 repositioning)
$95.00
Air Taxi - Vinalhaven (freight)
$280.00
Air Taxi - North Haven (2+ persons)
$75.00
Air Taxi - North Haven (1 person)
$125.00
Air Taxi - North Haven (1 repositioning)
$100.00
Air Taxi - North Haven (freight)
$300.00
Air Taxi - Matinicus (2+ persons)
$75.00
Air Taxi - Matinicus (1 person)
$125.00
Air Taxi - Matinicus (1 repositioning)
$100.00
Air Taxi - Matinicus (freight)
$300.00
Air Taxi - Criehaven (2+ persons)
$80.00
Air Taxi - Criehaven (1 person)
$130.00
Air Taxi - Criehaven (1 repositioning)
$105.00
Air Taxi - Criehaven (freight)
$320.00
Air Taxi - Islesboro (2+ persons)
$85.00
Air Taxi - Islesboro (1 person)
$140.00
Air Taxi - Islesboro (1 repositioning)
$110.00
Air Taxi - Islesboro (freight)
$340.00
Air Taxi - Stonington (2+ persons)
$100.00
Air Taxi - Stonington (1 person)
$165.00
Air Taxi - Stonington (1 repositioning)
$130.00
Air Taxi - Stonington (freight)
$400.00
Air Taxi - Belfast (2+ persons)
$100.00
Air Taxi - Belfast (1 person)
$165.00
Air Taxi - Belfast (1 repositioning)
$130.00
Air Taxi - Belfast (freight)
$400.00
Air Taxi - Bar Harbor (2+ persons)
$155.00
Air Taxi - Bar Harbor (1 person)
$260.00
Air Taxi - Bar Harbor (1 repositioning)
$210.00
Air Taxi - Bar Harbor (freight)
$620.00
Air Taxi - Bangor (2+ persons)
$180.00
Air Taxi - Bangor (1 person)
$300.00
Air Taxi - Bangor (1 repositioning)
$240.00
Air Taxi - Bangor (freight)
$720.00
Air Taxi - Portland (2+ persons)
$210.00
Air Taxi - Portland (1 person)
$350.00
Air Taxi - Portland (1 repositioning)
$280.00
Air Taxi - Portland (freight)
$840.00
Scenic Flight - 30 minutes
$130.00
Scenic Flight - 1 hour
$250.00
Baggage and freight per passenger
$100 pounds included
Unattended freight
$.75/pound
Ground transportation
$35/hour plus $.75/mile round trip
Waiting time with flight crew
$85/hour
Waiting time with ground personnel
$35/hour
Cessna 172M rental
$170/hour
Dual instruction
$70/hour

Fleet

2

206

206

2

207

207

1

172M

172M

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