Flying in Bristol, UK
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Bristol — the nearest is Bristol Airport (EGGD), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 16h 24m of daylight at midsummer down to about 7h 36m 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 Bristol
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Bristol Airport
Cardiff Heliport
Cotswold Airport
Oaksey Park Airfield
RNAS Yeovilton
Cardiff International Airport
Henstridge Airfield
Gloucestershire Airport
Yeovil/Westland Aerodrome
MOD St Athan
Upavon Aerodrome
RNAS Merryfield
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) | 03:48–20:12 | 16h 24m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:05–17:55 | 11h 51m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 08:12–15:48 | 7h 36m |
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 | 12.9°C / 55°F | 5.2°C / 41°F | 22 km/h | 42% |
| Summer | 20.5°C / 69°F | 12.7°C / 55°F | 20 km/h | 45% |
| Autumn | 15.3°C / 60°F | 9.3°C / 49°F | 22 km/h | 45% |
| Winter | 8.2°C / 47°F | 3°C / 37°F | 25 km/h | 44% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Bristol, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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