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About

Welcome to the School of Aeronautics at Kent State University!

Aviation is constantly evolving, creating new opportunities to lead, innovate and connect the world.  At Kent State in the School of Aeronautics, we prepare the next generation of aviation professionals through exceptional academics, immersive flight and simulation experiences, industry partnerships, and commitment to safety, professionalism and excellence.

Whether your interests are in professional pilot, air traffic and airspace management, aviation management, or the future of advanced air mobility, you will find a community that challenges you to grow, think critically and lead with confidence.  

Headshot of Yi Gao, Director of the School of Aeronautics

Together with our dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni and industry partners, we are advancing the future of aviation through education, innovation and collaboration. We invite you to discover where your journey begins at Kent State.

Yi Gao, Ph.D.
Professor and Director

 

 

 

Airport Facilities

In addition to the classrooms and research spaces at the Aeronautics & Engineering Building, the School of Aeronautics features additional facilities and resources at the Kent State University Airport.

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    Airport

    Serving the Community Since 1917, the Kent State University Airport is conveniently located four miles from the Kent State University Campus and provides quick and easy access to the communities, attractions, and businesses of Portage and Summit counties. Whether your destination is the nearby Blossom Music Center, the historic Stan Hywet Halls and Gardens, or you are traveling to one of our many local businesses, the Kent State University Airport has a team of aviation professionals to meet your personal or professional needs.

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    FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center

    The FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center (FAAC) includes classrooms, flight debriefing rooms, flight simulators, student lounge space, and faculty offices, allowing students the ability to learn in the classroom, laboratory and airplane all within the same campus.

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    Our Fleet

    Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has the largest academic fleet in Ohio, with 34 planes providing flight training to hundreds of students each year. This combination of flight, infrastructure, and simulation all contribute to distinguishing Kent State University as the premiere flight school in the state of Ohio.

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