Flying in Appleton, WI
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Appleton — the nearest is Appleton International Airport (KATW), about 5 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 20m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 40m 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 Appleton
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Appleton International Airport
Wittman Regional Airport
Austin Straubel International Airport
Clintonville Municipal Airport
Waupaca Municipal Airport
Fond du Lac County Airport
Shawano Municipal Airport
Manitowoc County Airport
Sheboygan County Memorial Airport
J. Douglas Bake Memorial Airport
Stevens Point Municipal Airport
Dodge County 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) | 04:20–19:40 | 15h 20m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:40–16:20 | 8h 40m |
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 | 12.3°C / 54°F | 2.7°C / 37°F | 23 km/h | 37% |
| Summer | 26.6°C / 80°F | 16.9°C / 62°F | 19 km/h | 30% |
| Autumn | 14.8°C / 59°F | 7°C / 45°F | 22 km/h | 26% |
| Winter | -1.2°C / 30°F | -8.7°C / 16°F | 22 km/h | 26% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Appleton, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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