Why Raleigh Flying Club?
Two Locations. One Passion for Flight.
Raleigh Flying Club was founded with a simple mission — to make flying more accessible, more social, and more rewarding for Triangle pilots. We started at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) because we believed pilots deserve convenient access to top-tier training and aircraft right in the heart of the Triangle — not an hour’s drive away.
Today, our community has grown, and so have we.
We’re proud to announce our second location at Southern Wake Regional Airport (5W5) — bringing all the camaraderie, hangar-talk, and relaxed flying-club atmosphere that makes general aviation special.
RDU – Class C Base & Training Hub
Our RDU headquarters anchors the club at a major Class C airport, giving members and students access to the kind of real-world experience and facilities usually reserved for professional operations:
15–20 minutes from most Triangle locations (Cary, Morrisville, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill)
Full-service Class C airspace with multiple instrument approaches and tower operations
Easy ramp access and parking inside RDU’s general-aviation complex
Low member-to-airplane ratio — more availability, less waiting
Lower cost of flying than single-aircraft ownership
Integrated with Raleigh Professional Flight School for students pursuing full-path pilot training
RDU is where pilots refine their skills, advance their training, and experience the benefits of operating in a busy, professional environment.
5W5 – Community, Relaxation & Connection
Our Southern Wake Regional Airport (5W5) location adds a second dimension — a place where flying feels like spending the day at your local airpark. It’s a relaxed, welcoming environment where members can:
Meet other pilots, share stories, and enjoy the social side of aviation
Fly casually without the pace or structure of a Class C airport
Attend weekend gatherings, seminars, and fly-outs hosted by the club
Bring friends and family to enjoy a slower, more personal flying experience
It’s the perfect complement to our RDU base — one focused on community, friendship, and pure enjoyment of flight.
WANT TO JOIN?
We think of aviation as less of something we do and more of a lifestyle. Are you already a pilot? Are you not a pilot but want to be? Then you are our kind of people. If you are interested in joining us in the aviation lifestyle then please click the button. We are currently looking for members.