Our blue and white Cessna 172, G-WACW, parked on the grass at Rochester Airport

Self hire

Includes VAT

Checkout flight needed first

Before you can hire, you fly a checkout with one of our instructors. What it involves and what it costs depends on your licence and recent flying, so please enquire before you book.

Enquire about a checkout

Membership required. Self hire is for Portal Aviation members. See membership options

Already a pilot? Once you have flown your checkout with us, enquire to book the aircraft.

Choose your aircraftCessna 152£229.80/hr2 seats · 90 kg max, up to 6'2" suggestedCessna 172£301.80/hr4 seats · bring a passenger · weights taken at bookingSLA 100 LightweightComing soon

Enquire about hire

Online booking is coming soon. Send us an enquiry and we'll get straight back to you.

What's included

For holders of a valid PPL, LAPL or NPPL
Charged per tacho hour, including fuel and the Rochester landing fee
Private hire is subject to a 30 day check period