Flying in Alicante, Spain
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Alicante — the nearest is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (LEAL), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 40m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 20m 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 Alicante
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport
Muchamiel Airfield
San Javier Airport
Los Martínez Del Puerto Airfield
Alcantarilla Air Base
Almansa Airfield
Region of Murcia International Airport
Ontur Airfield
Alhama De Murcia Airfield
Valencia Airport
Aeródromo Requena El Rebollar
Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base
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) | 04:40–19:20 | 14h 40m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:20–16:40 | 9h 20m |
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 | 20.4°C / 69°F | 13.4°C / 56°F | 25 km/h | 24% |
| Summer | 29.4°C / 85°F | 23.2°C / 74°F | 22 km/h | 5% |
| Autumn | 24.8°C / 77°F | 17.2°C / 63°F | 22 km/h | 15% |
| Winter | 17.1°C / 63°F | 9.1°C / 48°F | 23 km/h | 8% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Alicante, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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