Flight Training in New Braunfels, TX
New Braunfels is about 30 miles from Lockhart Municipal Airport (50R), roughly a 35–40 minute drive via TX-142 and I-35 — a manageable trip for New Braunfels-area students who want dedicated, one-on-one flight instruction rather than a seat in a large training program.
Why New Braunfels Students Train at Chapman Flight Academy
New Braunfels has grown quickly, and with that growth has come demand for flight training that doesn't come with the scheduling bottlenecks of high-volume schools near the larger Austin and San Antonio airports. Chapman Flight Academy offers New Braunfels students a straightforward alternative: consistent one-on-one instruction with Evan C. Chapman, CFI/CFII, in a single well-equipped Cessna 172H — no shared aircraft pools, no rotating instructors.
Getting to Lockhart Municipal Airport (50R)
- Approximate Distance
- approximately 30 miles
- Approximate Drive Time
- approximately 35–40 minutes
Typical route: TX-142 to I-35 to Lockhart Municipal Airport (50R). Actual drive time varies with traffic and starting location.