Tour the hangar. Fly the sim. Meet the Gulf's next aviators.
Join us every Saturday at 10AM for a guided tour of our campus, meet our instructors, and experience what it's like to train at Pontchartrain Aviation University.
Your Open House experience includes:
Explore our Lakefront Airport campus, including classrooms, hangars, and student facilities.
See our fleet up close - Cessna 172s, Piper Seminoles, and Robinson R44 helicopters.
Get hands-on experience in our advanced flight simulators.
Talk with our FAA-certified flight instructors and maintenance faculty.
Learn about M.J. Foster Promise, TOPS, scholarships, and payment options.
Hear from current students about their experiences at Pontcha.
Plan your visit (Every Saturday)
Arrive at Lakefront Airport campus, sign in, and enjoy coffee and refreshments.
Guided tour of classrooms, hangars, aircraft, and simulators.
Try your hand at flying in our state-of-the-art simulators.
Learn about tuition, M.J. Foster Promise, and scholarship opportunities.
Hear from current students and get answers to all your questions.
Meet one-on-one with admissions advisors for personalized guidance.
Reserve your spot for our Saturday Open House. Space is limited.
See what happens at our Saturday Open House events
Hear from people who attended our Open House
"The Open House was incredible! I got to fly the simulator and meet current students. It confirmed that Pontcha is the right place for me."
- Michael R., Prospective Student"The faculty was so welcoming and knowledgeable. I brought my son and we both learned so much about aviation careers."
- David & Sarah Johnson, Parents"The financial aid presentation was very helpful. I didn't know about M.J. Foster - $0 tuition is amazing!"
- Jessica T., Prospective Student
Explore our Lakefront Airport campus from anywhere in the world. Our virtual tour lets you experience our facilities, aircraft, and simulators online.
Start Virtual TourFrom I-10, take Exit 240 toward Lakefront Airport. Follow signs to the main terminal. Free parking available.
RTA Bus Route 66 stops at the airport entrance. Get off at the terminal stop.
Uber and Lyft pickup/dropoff available at the terminal entrance.