How to Find a Part 141 Flight School Using the FAA's Facility Dashboard

If you’re searching for an FAA-approved Part 141 flight school, one of the most reliable ways to find one is through the FAA’s Facility Dashboard tool. This tool lists all Part 141 flight schools in the USA, which typically offer a more structured training environment and may be eligible for VA benefits, financial aid, and student visas.

Step-by-Step: How to Use the FAA Facility Dashboard

Visit the FAA’s Facility Dashboard
Go to: https://www.faa.gov/av-info/facility-dashboard
Select the green “Part 141 Flight School” as the Location Type
This filters the list to certified training schools.
Select distance from a zip code or airport or use the search filters:
- State
- City
Hover over a school in the map view for some details or Click See/Download Contact Information for full details of all the schools in the filtered list.

This is a great way to find official FAA-verified Part 141 training programs near you or in a region you’re considering moving to for training.

FAA’s **Facility Dashboard** tool hovering over a school for more information

FAA’s **Facility Dashboard** tool contact information

Want Help Choosing the Right Flight School?

Finding schools is one thing — choosing the right one is another. We put together a full guide to help you – How to Choose a Flight School. Or watch the video below:

How to use a Flight School video

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