Flying in Adelaide, Australia
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Adelaide — the nearest is Adelaide International Airport (YPAD), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 21m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 39m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Adelaide
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Adelaide International Airport
Mount Lofty Heliport
Adelaide Parafield Airport
RAAF Base Edinburgh
Adelaide International Raceway Helicopter Landing Site
Calvin Grove Airport
Woodside Airstrip
Claremont Airbase
Gawler Airport
Aldinga Airport
Lyndoch Airport
Summerhill Road Helipad
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 07:10–16:50 | 9h 39m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 05:57–18:03 | 12h 05m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 04:50–19:10 | 14h 21m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 19.4°C / 67°F | 10.9°C / 52°F | 24 km/h | 32% |
| Summer | 26.2°C / 79°F | 15.7°C / 60°F | 25 km/h | 14% |
| Autumn | 21.2°C / 70°F | 13°C / 55°F | 20 km/h | 29% |
| Winter | 14.7°C / 58°F | 8.9°C / 48°F | 22 km/h | 50% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Adelaide, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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