When You're Ready, We're Ready!

Come fly with us!

With Aberdeen Flying Service all it takes is one phone call and you can tailor a direct flight to your destination. Whether it's a remote airstrip or a major airport. It's all up to you. You set the destination and the schedule. We'll have your plane waiting!

When you board you will find plush, comfortable seating that's great for conducting business or relaxing en route. You will also receive a welcoming variety of refreshments for your enjoyment. Aberdeen Flying Service offers the experience you need to ensure your flight and arrival leave you relaxed and ready to enjoy your day.

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“I have always appreciated working with AFS. Prompt replies, great service and I know you go the extra mile to accommodate us.”

Tona C.

Executive Assistant, An Integrated Healthcare System

Charter

When you choose Aberdeen Flying Service, one phone call unlocks a seamless, tailored charter experience.

Our aircraft and experienced pilots are available 24/7/365*for flights throughout the U.S. and Canada—often non-stop.

Avoid airline hassles like long lines and layovers—walk from your car straight onto the aircraft.
Enjoy plush seating, premium refreshments, and the flexibility to set your own schedule.
Ideal for business trips, family vacations, or special events.

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Line Service

Reach us on 122.775 MHz as you approach for top-tier line service delivered by NATA Safety 1st–trained staff.

Our full-service FBO provides:

Refueling: Phillips 66 Jet-A, 100LL self-service 24/7 (full service during office hours)
Deicing: Available with Type 1 & Type 4 fluids
Support Services: Volume discounts, contract fuel, heated/cold hangar storage, catering, crew car, onsite car rentals
Fuel partners: CAA, COLT Intl, Everest, Phillips 66, World Fuel

Your aircraft is in expert hands—ground or air.

Training

Start your journey from discovery flight to advanced certification with expert instructors.

Private Pilot: Meets FAA min. requirements (40 hrs total, including solo, dual, cross‑country, night, and instrument)
Advanced ratings: Instrument, Commercial, Multi‑Engine, CFI/CFII, MEI
Aircraft fleet: Cessna 152/172 for training and multi-engine aircraft for advanced instruction
Perfect for absolute beginners, career pilots, or local enthusiasts.
Pilots and aircraft based in Bismarck, ND, Watertown, SD and Aberdeen, SD

Take the First Step Toward Your Pilot License

Maintenance

As an FAA Part 145 Certified Repair Station (LZ2R996K), we offer comprehensive aircraft care:

100‑hr & annual inspections, fuel system overhauls, battery tests
Honeywell TPE331–certified technicians, corrosion control, AOG support, interior/exterior detailing
Custom fabrications, camera hole installs, insurance-prep & pre-purchase inspections
FAA Diamond Award in maintenance excellence & factory-certified

Your aircraft’s safety and integrity come first—trust our proven expertise.

Air Freight

Need fast, reliable shipping? Our on-demand charter cargo flights operate 24/7/365.

Avoid delays that cost your operation—dedicated aircraft for critical loads
Comprehensive logistics support and drop-off direct to regional destinations
Ideal for time-sensitive freight and urgent business needs

Keep your supply chain moving—on budget, on time, and uninterrupted.

Car Rentals

Your ramp-to-road convenience starts with us. We are the Aberdeen franchise for Hertz, Thrifty & Dollar Rent a Car.

Reserve rental vehicles ahead of time and pick up ramp-side
Earn rewards: Hertz Gold Plus, Thrifty Blue Chip
Great for crew cars, pheasant hunting season, and guest travel

Just land and drive!

“We’ve been flying with Aberdeen Flying Service since the early 2000s, and honestly, I don’t know what we’d do without them. Healthcare moves fast—especially across multiple locations—and their on-demand flights let us be where we need to be without wasting time. It’s convenient, flexible, and dependable. We set the schedule, we choose the airport, and that kind of control makes a huge difference in keeping our operations running smoothly and our patients feeling cared for. Worth every penny.”

Linda G., Regional Admin Coordinator

Health Services Industry

About Us

Aberdeen Flying Service (AFS) has been serving people since 1946 — and we've been grateful since 1946, too. It’s a family-run business, now in its third generation, led by Mark Caven, his son Charles, and Charles' wife Janna. Since 1946, AFS has committed to putting people first.

Whether you're flying in for work, medical care, sporting events, pheasant hunting, or other fun, AFS makes you feel like family. Leading the region with excellence and safety in fueling and storage, they also offer deicing, aircraft maintenance, and rental cars right on-site. In 2018, AFS built a 18,500 sq ft corporate hangar to support local and transient business jets, helicopters, and aircraft.

AFS has planes and pilots ready to go from Aberdeen, SD and Bismarck, ND, and can fly you almost anywhere in the U.S. or Canada—fast, safely, and on your schedule.

AFS is more than a flight service, it’s a trusted part of the community, and it’s here to stay.

Toll Free: 800.237.8987
Local: 605.225.1384
Fax: 605.225.1570
Email: afsfd@nvc.netAberdeen Regional Airport
4430 East Highway 12
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

After Business Hours – Please Contact
Mark Caven: 605.229.4710 | afsbc@nvc.net
Charlie Caven, afsdo@nvc.net
Dave Vickaryous, Director of Maintenance: afsdom@nvc.net

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