About Us

Our Purpose

At Lake Elmo Aero we are helping usher in a new wave of aviators from Drone pilots to Multi-engine Commercial pilots by providing the latest technology, knowledge, and accessibility. We are taking one of the longest standing industries and adding a modern spin.

FBO Services

  • Self-Service 24hr Fuel
  • Courtesy Car
  • Tie Downs
  • Hangar space available on request
  • Oxygen Service
  • Jump starts & Pre-heat services

Annual Airport Flights

Total Students Graduated

Annual Events Held

Current Fleet Size

Meet the Flight Instructors

Dag Selander

Dag Selander

Co-owner

Leighton Thron

Leighton Thron

Co-owner

Mark Gallagher

Mark Gallagher

CFI, CFII, MEI, High Performance, High Altitude

Ben Arnal

Ben Arnal

CFI, High Performance, B747 Type Rating

Brett Nelson

Brett Nelson

CFI, CFII, MEI

Tom Stehler

Tom Stehler

CFI, CFII, EMB-170/190 Type Rating, High Performance, High Altitude

Lake Elmo Mechanics

Bob

Bob

Jen

Jen

Pat

Pat

Carl

Carl