JT Spangler, left, and David Castaldo are co-owners of Westmoreland Aviation. They created the business because of their love for flying and their desire to offer flying services to beginner and expert pilots.

Co-owners JT and Michele Spangler & David and Sharon Castaldo are pleased to assist you in experiencing the wonder of flight at Westmoreland Aviation flight school. Located at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pa., Westmoreland Aviation is your complete aviation resource center. Whether your goal is to obtain your private pilot’s license, or you just want to take a scenic flight around the Pittsburgh area, Westmoreland Aviation can help you.

From Day 1, our experienced and certified flight instructors will train you to become a confident and competent pilot. By utilizing the Jeppesen ground and flight-based curriculum, we provide you with a structured approach on the ground and in the air. Westmoreland Aviation offers you expertly maintained equipment and facilities to make sure you complete your pilot journey in your time frame. Please click here to meet our team.

Westmoreland Aviation has also partnered with Westmoreland Community College to offer Ground School instructional classes. Whether you are preparing for the FAA knowledge test, or you want to add to your understanding of flight, this informative class provides the instruction you need.

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, the home of Westmoreland Aviation, was started in 1924 and is nestled in the scenic Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania. The airport is located on 750 acres along routes 30 and 981 in Unity Township and is operated by the Westmoreland County Aviation Authority. The Arnold Palmer Regional Airport offers an updated terminal and air-traffic control tower, a newly extended 8,224-foot-runway and free parking.