Flying in Boulder, CO
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Boulder — the nearest is Boulder Municipal Airport (KBDU), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 51m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 09m 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 Boulder
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Boulder Municipal Airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Vance Brand Airport
Erie Municipal Airport
Northern Colorado Regional Airport
Denver International Airport
Granby Grand County Airport
Buckley Space Force Base
Centennial Airport
Colorado Air and Space Port
Greeley–Weld County Airport
USAF Academy Airfield
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) | 04:35–19:25 | 14h 51m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:25–16:35 | 9h 09m |
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 | 13.1°C / 56°F | -0.4°C / 31°F | 17 km/h | 34% |
| Summer | 27.8°C / 82°F | 13.9°C / 57°F | 16 km/h | 26% |
| Autumn | 17.8°C / 64°F | 3.9°C / 39°F | 15 km/h | 16% |
| Winter | 3.9°C / 39°F | -7.9°C / 18°F | 17 km/h | 19% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Boulder, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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