Explore Central Virginia from the Air
Have the opportunity to sightsee Fredericksburg from the skies above! The Shannon School of Aeronautics offers sightseeing flights in four of our flight school aircraft, ready to take you or a small group up to see your favorite destinations, battlefields, landmarks, and more!
Our sightseeing fleet consists of 4 Cessna 172's, capable of holding an average of 2-3 people. Be sure to discuss passengers with your Pilot or Flight Scheduler prior to arrival to ensure weight limits will allow.
Pricing:
30 Minute Flight Time = $185
1 Hour Flight Time = $275
Ready for flight? Give us a call!
Call us at 540-374-1715 for scheduling or questions.
what's "up" in Fredericksburg?
Sightseeing the Fredericksburg Area
Have the opportunity to enjoy seeing Fredericksburg from the air! The sightseeing tour includes a flight over the Rappahannock River for a picturesque view of the Historic Downtown District with a short detour to include flying over Route 3 over to the Spotsylvania Courthouse area. You'll also get the chance to see some historic locations and landmarks the area is known for.
Take an Aerial Tour of the Civil War
Fredericksburg is one of the most historical cities when it comes to the civil war era. View the various battlefields where American history is rooted including the Fredericksburg Battlefield, Rappahannock Upriver & Historic Downtown, Chatham Park, Chancellorsville Battlefield, Wilderness Run & Battlefield, and the Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield.
Fun Fact: Shannon Airport sits on top of a prior battlefield.
Customer Preferences
Everyone wants to see something different, and we'll do our best to accommodate you to make sure you see what is special to you (in the surrounding area of our routes). Be sure to let your Pilot know where you'd like to go during your pre-flight brief!
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