Flight training at Lawrence Municipal Airport, a short drive from Boston, the North Shore and Southern New Hampshire. Start with a discovery flight and work your way up to a private, instrument or commercial certificate, training at a towered airport with real radio work from day one.
New at KLWM. Now booking lessons starting early December 2026.
01 — Flight training programs
From your first hour at the controls to your commercial checkride, with structured lessons, flexible scheduling and instructors who want you to succeed.
Take the controls on your very first flight. Preflight, takeoff, and a lap over the Merrimack with an instructor beside you.
Your license to fly. Carry passengers, fly cross-country, and explore New England from the air.
Fly through clouds and New England's marine layer with precision and confidence.
Get paid to fly. Advanced maneuvers, precision, and professional standards.
Build hours and pass it on. Learn to teach, and start your aviation career on the right side of the cockpit.
Flight reviews, IPCs, and aircraft checkouts for returning pilots and renters new to the field.
02 — Path to wings
Here's how a private pilot license comes together. Read the full step-by-step guide to becoming a pilot in Massachusetts.
Your first hour at the controls, with an instructor beside you.
Medical, student pilot certificate, and the fundamentals: stalls, slow flight, landings.
Your first flight alone: takeoffs and landings in the KLWM traffic pattern.
Navigate to airports across New England and talk to Boston Approach like a pro.
An oral and practical exam with an FAA examiner. Walk out a certificated pilot.
03 — Why KLWM
KLWM has a control tower, so you'll learn real radio procedures from your first lesson. You get that without the airliner traffic of a big airport.
Runways 5/23 and 14/32 mean more flyable days and great crosswind practice when you want it.
You'll learn to work with Boston Approach and busy New England airspace without training in the middle of it.
The Merrimack River, the Atlantic coast, and the White Mountains on a clear day are all within an easy training flight.
Right off I-495 with quick access to I-93, Route 114 and Route 125, and a short ride from the MBTA stop in Lawrence.
Training through New England's seasons builds the weather judgment and adaptability every pilot needs.
Scenic flights
Not looking to learn? Our pilots fly scenic tours over the Merrimack Valley, Plum Island, the North Shore coast and the Boston skyline, with room for up to three passengers.
04 — Fleet
Maintained with care and ready when you are. See the full fleet →
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The most popular training aircraft ever built — stable, forgiving, and great visibility below the high wing.
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A comfortable low-wing cross-country machine with crisp handling and a roomy cabin.
05 — Areas we serve
We welcome students from across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Find directions, drive times and local tips for your area.
06 — Home base
A towered airport in North Andover, right off I-495. Learn in real airspace: talk to a tower from your first lesson, work with Boston Approach, and fly over the Merrimack River, the Seacoast, and the White Mountains on the horizon. More about the airport →
08 — Contact
Tell us a bit about yourself and we'll get back to you to set up a time — usually within a day. Now booking lessons starting early December 2026. Discovery flights are $199.