University of North Dakota - John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences
USA · FAA Part 141; AABI-accredited
The John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences is the aviation and aerospace college of the University of North Dakota, based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. It trains commercial and airline pilots and other aerospace professionals through collegiate degree programs and FAA-approved flight training.
The school delivers flight training under FAA Part 141 and Part 61 and awards degrees such as the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics/Commercial Aviation. It operates one of the largest civilian training fleets in North America, with over 120 aircraft based at Grand Forks International Airport, including Piper Archers with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, Piper Seminole twins, Beechcraft King Air C90GTi turboprops and Robinson R44 helicopters for rotorcraft training. It is noted as a flight school operating an FAA-approved Safety Management System (SMS) at a level comparable to major airlines. The school also runs an accelerated airline pilot training pathway through UND Aerospace Phoenix.
School facts
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | North Dakota (Grand Forks) |
| Base airport | Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK) |
| Regulator | FAA Part 141; AABI-accredited |
| Courses | PPL CPL IR Multi-engine CFI Helicopter UAS degree-integrated |
| Fleet | 123 aircraft (100 airplanes, 7 helicopters, 9 UAVs); largest civilian training fleet in North America |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Website | aero.und.edu |
Key facts
- Country: USA; based in Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Base airport: Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK)
- Flight training under FAA Part 141 and Part 61 with an FAA-approved Safety Management System
- Fleet of over 120 aircraft including Piper Archer, Piper Seminole, Beechcraft King Air C90GTi and Robinson R44 helicopters
- Part of the University of North Dakota; offers Bachelor of Science in Commercial Aviation and related aerospace degrees
- Named after founder John D. Odegard, who established the flight program
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
- https://aero.und.edu/about/index.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_D._Odegard_School_of_Aerospace_Sciences
- https://gfkairport.com/und-aerospace/
- https://aero.und.edu/aviation/we-offer/fleet.html
- https://aero.und.edu/aviation/index.html
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.