Flying in Baltimore, MD
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Baltimore — the nearest is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (KBWI), about 9 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 46m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 14m 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 Baltimore
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Martin State Airport
Fort Meade Executive Airport
Weide (Aberdeen Proving Ground) Army Heliport
Lee Airport
Phillips Army Air Field
College Park Airport
Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field
Montgomery County Airpark
Joint Base Andrews
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Frederick 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) | 04:37–19:23 | 14h 46m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:23–16:37 | 9h 14m |
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 | 18.1°C / 65°F | 7.3°C / 45°F | 21 km/h | 36% |
| Summer | 29.1°C / 84°F | 19.6°C / 67°F | 17 km/h | 47% |
| Autumn | 19.7°C / 67°F | 10.5°C / 51°F | 18 km/h | 30% |
| Winter | 8.1°C / 47°F | -0.5°C / 31°F | 20 km/h | 34% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Baltimore, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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