Estherville Aviation
Located near the Iowa Great Lakes, Estherville Aviation is an FBO that specializes in providing quality aircraft maintenance for small general aviation, amateur-built, and experimental aircraft.
Aviation Fuel: 100LL & Jet A w/Prist
Estherville Aviation is the perfect place to top off your tanks. We offer 24/7 self-service fueling for both 100LL and Jet-A with Prist. Get a discount on 100LL by paying cash or check during business hours. See fuel pricing.
Aircraft Maintenance & Repairs
We specialize in providing quality aircraft maintenance and major and minor repairs for small general aviation, amateur-built, and experimental aircraft. We’re also authorized service centers for Cirrus, Flight Design, RV-12, Rotax, and Remos. Learn more.
Aircraft Rental & Flight Instruction
Estherville Aviation rents a well-maintained Piper Archer PA-28-180, which is equipped for both VFR and IFR flight operations. It includes a Garmin GNS 430W and a single-axis autopilot. We also offer flight instruction, including flight reviews, in our aircraft or yours. Learn more.
Estherville Aviation Amenities
Estherville Aviation has a comfortable pilot lounge equipped with computers. Our other amenities include snacks & pilot supplies. Spend a few hours or the entire day chatting with other pilots or hanging out. Learn more.
We currently do not have a crew/courtesy vehicle available, please try Uber and let the city know you wish there was one available, 712-362-7771.
Estherville Municipal Airport Information
The Estherville Municipal Airport, located four miles east of Estherville, offers convenient access to the Iowa Great Lakes. The non-towered airport has two runways — one concrete and one turf — and two RNAV GPS approaches. Learn more.
Estherville Activities & Attractions
The Estherville Community offers a variety of activities and attractions, including local restaurants and stores, fishing, swimming, walking and hiking trails, and a new waterpark and swimming pool. Learn more.
Aviation Fuel
Self-Service Aviation Fuel
Estherville Aviation offers a self-service aviation fuel station that is open 24/7/365. Get a cash or check discount on 100LL during business hours. Fuel prices are subject to change without notice.
| 100LL (Cash or Check) | $4.81/Gallon* |
| 100LL (Credit Card) | $4.98/Gallon* |
| Jet A w/Prist (Credit Card Only) | $4.85/Gallon* |
* As of June 2, 2025. Prices subject to change without notice. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and AvCard. We do not accept Multi-Service or AvFuel. Cash or check discount applies only during business hours.
Aircraft Maintenance & Repairs
Maintenance & Repairs We Provide
Estherville Aviation provides aircraft maintenance and repairs on nearly all general aviation aircraft, including amateur-built and experimental airplanes. Our professionally certified Aircraft & Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) and Authorized Inspector (AI) possesses over 30 years of experience.
| General Hourly Maintenance Rate | Cirrus Hourly Maintenance Rate |
|---|---|
| $95/Hour* | $105/Hour* |
* As of Jan 1, 2024. Prices subject to change without notice.
Aircraft We Work On
Estherville Aviation performs aircraft maintenance and repairs on many types of small aircraft, including general aviation, amateur-built, and experimental airplanes.
Dynamic Prop Balancing
Estherville Aviation offers dynamic prop rebalancing, whether at our maintenance facility or your hanger. We can check your aircraft’s prop balance, and, if necessary, balance the prop to .05 IPS.
| Engine Type | Check Balance Only | Balance to .05 IPS |
|---|---|---|
| Reciprocating | $250/Engine* | $350/Engine* |
| Turbine | $300/Engine* | $450/Engine* |
| More STC Reports |
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| $200/Engine* (Does not Include Prop Balance) |
* As of Jan 1, 2024. Prices subject to change without notice. Prices include travel within a 50-mile radius of our Estherville maintenance facility. For travel outside a 50-mile radius, please review our Ferrying & Shuttle Services.
Weight & Balance Services
Estherville Aviation can weigh most single-engine reciprocating aircraft at our Estherville maintenance facility. We also ship and rent aircraft weighing scales.
| Weight & Balance Report | $800 |
| Scale Rental | $400/Week* + Shipping |
| Scale Insurance | $500/Scale |
* As of Jan 1, 2024. Scale rental excludes shipping and insurance. Prices subject to change without notice.
Ferrying & Shuttle Services
Estherville Aviation offers convenient ferrying and shuttle services. Leave the maintenance — and flying — to us!
| Travel Method | Travel Rate | Labor Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle | 62.5¢/Mile + Labor Rate | $50/Hour Driver Time |
| Archer Aircraft | $80/Hour + Fuel + Labor Rate | $50/Hour Pilot Time |
| Zenith Aircraft | $85/Hour + Labor Rate | $50/Hour Pilot Time |
* As of Jan 1, 2024. Ferrying and shuttle services encompass both the travel rate and the labor rate. The “dry” travel rate excludes fuel. Prices subject to change without notice.
Aircraft Rental & Flight Instruction
Aircraft Rental
Estherville Aviation rents a well-maintained 1975 PA-28 Piper Archer, equipped for both VFR and IFR flight. Flight Instruction is also available.
| Aircraft Rental | $80/Hour (Dry)* |
| Headset Rental | $2/Hour |
| Flight Instructor | $50/Hour |
* As of Jan 1, 2024. Aircraft rental excludes fuel, headset rental, and flight instructor. Prices subject to change without notice.
Flight Instruction
Whether you want to use our aircraft or yours, Estherville Aviation provides friendly flight instruction that is convenient to your schedule. We also provide flight reviews and safety pilot services. Ask us about our introductory flight lesson!
| Ground Instruction | $50/Hour |
| Flight Instruction | $50/Hour |
* As of Jan 1, 2024. Ground and flight instruction excludes aircraft rental, fuel, headsets, and pilot supplies. Prices subject to change without notice.
Estherville Municipal Airport & Community
Estherville Municipal Airport
Providing convenient access to the Iowa Great Lakes, the Estherville Municipal Airport is located four miles east of Estherville. Be sure not to miss our 74th Annual Flight Breakfast!
Pilot Lounge
Estherville Aviation provides a pilot lounge that combines the classic with the contemporary. It’s a comfortable place to hang out to chat with other pilots, get a weather briefing, or watch airplanes take off and land.
Estherville Activities & Attractions
Use our crew vehicle to explore our community’s local restaurants, recreation activities, and area attractions. Our community’s new waterpark offers a perfect family-friendly destination!
Contact Estherville Aviation
Contact Estherville Aviation
Estherville Aviation offers a variety of ways to contact us, and we promise to reach back to you as soon as possible.