Federal Aviation Administration

Pilot Medical Certification Questions and Answers

Updated: 12:31 pm ET June 17, 2005

What are the minimum and maximum ages for obtaining a medical certificate?
There are no minimum or maximum ages for obtaining a medical certificate. Any applicant who is able to pass the exam may be issued a medical certificate.

However, since 16 years is the minimum age for a student pilot certificate, people under 16 are unlikely to have practical use for an airman medical certificate.

12:31 pm ET June 17, 2005