Flying in Alice Springs, Australia
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Alice Springs — the nearest is Alice Springs Airport (YBAS), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 28m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 32m 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 Alice Springs
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Alice Springs Airport
Bond Springs Airport
Ross River Airport
Santa Teresa Airport
Deep Well Airport
The Garden Airport
Allambie Airport
Amburla Airport
Hugh River Airport
Gemtree Caravan Park Airstrip
Ambalindum Airport
Milton Park Airport
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) | 06:44–17:16 | 10h 32m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 05:58–18:02 | 12h 03m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 05:16–18:44 | 13h 28m |
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 | 30.2°C / 86°F | 16°C / 61°F | 24 km/h | 16% |
| Summer | 35°C / 95°F | 21.9°C / 71°F | 24 km/h | 19% |
| Autumn | 28.4°C / 83°F | 15.1°C / 59°F | 21 km/h | 5% |
| Winter | 21.5°C / 71°F | 8.1°C / 47°F | 20 km/h | 6% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Alice Springs, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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