Flying in Bakersfield, CA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Bakersfield — the nearest is Meadows Field (KBFL), about 5 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 23m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 37m 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 Bakersfield
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Meadows Field
Shafter Airport - Minter Field
Delano Municipal Airport
Tehachapi Municipal Airport
Porterville Municipal Airport
Mojave Airport
Mefford Field
General William J Fox Airfield
Visalia Municipal Airport
Inyokern Airport
Santa Paula Airport
Edwards Air Force 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) | 04:48–19:12 | 14h 23m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:12–16:48 | 9h 37m |
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 | 26.2°C / 79°F | 12.4°C / 54°F | 18 km/h | 11% |
| Summer | 39°C / 102°F | 23.5°C / 74°F | 18 km/h | 1% |
| Autumn | 28.1°C / 83°F | 14.3°C / 58°F | 14 km/h | 5% |
| Winter | 16.5°C / 62°F | 5.3°C / 42°F | 13 km/h | 20% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Bakersfield, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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