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How long is a sport pilot certificate valid?

It has no expiration date.

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  1. 24 calendar months
  2. It has no expiration date ✔
  3. 5 calendar years

Why: Pilot certificates, including sport pilot certificates, are issued without an expiration date. They stay valid until surrendered, suspended or revoked. You still need a flight review and a medical or driver's license.

Huh, didn't know that: Student pilot certificates issued after April 1, 2016 also have no expiration date.

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Answer: It has no expiration date. Pilot certificates, including sport pilot certificates, are issued without an expiration date. They stay valid until surrendered, suspended or revoked. You still need a flight review and a medical or driver's license.

  1. 14 CFR 61.19, Duration of pilot certificates (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/api/renderer/v1/content/enhanced/current/title-14?part=61&section=61.19
    A pilot certificate (including a student pilot certificate issued after April 1, 2016) issued under this part is issued without an expiration date.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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