Harford County Airport (0W3) · Churchville, MD · Est. 1996
Maryland's friendliest flight school. Learn in uncongested airspace, with real CFIs who know your name — not a number. Sport through Instrument ratings available year-round.
About Us
Founded in 1996 by Kevin Hess, Harford Air Services is Harford County's only flight school — conveniently located at the Harford County Airport, just minutes from I-95 and historic Havre de Grace. Our mission has always been simple: make flying accessible, fun, and rewarding for everyone. Hundreds of pilots have earned their certificates here, and our FAA-certified instructors will be with you from your first flight to your checkride.
Our small size is your advantage. Less time taxiing to distant runways means more time in the air. Our quiet Class G airspace means no tower delays and no crowded patterns. And once you've mastered our 3,350-foot runway, you'll be ready to land anywhere. Add a full-service maintenance shop and a genuine family atmosphere, and you'll understand why students keep coming back.
✓ FAA Approved Part 141 Flight School
Meet the TeamA discovery flight puts you in the left seat with one of our CFIs — you'll take off, fly over Harford County, and land the plane yourself. You'll walk away with your first logbook entry, a whole new perspective, and probably a few questions about training.
Our Aircraft
Well-maintained, modern avionics, and available for instruction or rental.
4-Seat Trainer / Rental · 8 Aircraft
The world's most proven trainer — and we have eight of them. Forgiving, stable, and always available. The primary platform for Private Pilot and Instrument training.
Light Sport Aircraft
Perfect for the Sport Pilot certificate. Modern all-glass cockpit with a Garmin 300XL — low operating cost, high fun factor.
Glass Cockpit Trainer / Rental
Modern, fast, and loaded with technology. The SR20 features a Garmin Perspective avionics suite and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) — the safest piston aircraft ever built.
Tailwheel / Aerobatics
Classic stick-and-rudder flying at its best. The Citabria is used for tailwheel endorsements and aerobatic training.
Complex / IFR Platform
Retractable gear, constant-speed prop, and a full IFR panel. The Arrow is the go-to platform for instrument training and earning your complex endorsement.
Twin-Engine / Multi-Engine Rating
One of very few multi-engine trainers available at a Maryland flight school. The Seneca is the platform for your Multi-Engine Rating — a major step toward a commercial or airline career.
Flight Training
From first flight to advanced ratings — we train pilots at every stage.
The fastest legal route to solo flight. No FAA medical required — a valid driver's license is all you need to get started in the C162 Skycatcher.
The foundation certificate. Fly passengers, fly at night, fly into Dulles or BWI's Class B with the right clearance. Most students finish in 3–6 months.
Stop being grounded by clouds. The IR is the single biggest upgrade to your certificate — fly IFR in actual IMC using our Piper Arrow's full panel.
Earn your Multi-Engine Land (MEL) rating in our Piper PA-34-200 Seneca. A rare offering at a local flight school — and essential if you're headed toward a commercial or ATP certificate.
Build serious stick-and-rudder fundamentals in our Bellanca Citabria. Tailwheel endorsements and aerobatic intro flights available as standalone add-ons.
Student Stories
"First-try checkride pass on my Sport Pilot. My CFI knew exactly where I was struggling and drilled it until it clicked. Small school means you actually get attention."
"I booked a discovery flight on a Saturday morning not expecting much. Five months later I have my Private Pilot certificate. The low-traffic airspace at 0W3 is a huge advantage for students."
"I already had my PPL from another school but came to Harford Air for my instrument rating. The Arrow is a legit IFR platform and the instructors actually explain the why behind procedures."
Get In Touch
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