Flying in Ann Arbor, MI
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Ann Arbor — the nearest is Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (KARB), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 06m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 54m 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 Ann Arbor
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport
Willow Run Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport
Custer Airport
Oakland County International Airport
Grosse Ile Municipal Airport
Lenawee County Airport
Oakland Troy Airport
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field
Toledo Suburban Airport
Coleman A. Young Municipal 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) | 04:27–19:33 | 15h 06m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:33–16:27 | 8h 54m |
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 | 14.5°C / 58°F | 3.4°C / 38°F | 20 km/h | 36% |
| Summer | 27.1°C / 81°F | 16.7°C / 62°F | 16 km/h | 39% |
| Autumn | 16.1°C / 61°F | 7.5°C / 46°F | 18 km/h | 32% |
| Winter | 2.2°C / 36°F | -5.5°C / 22°F | 20 km/h | 34% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Ann Arbor, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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