Flying in Burlington, VT
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Burlington — the nearest is Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 22m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 38m 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 Burlington
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
Plattsburgh International Airport
Morrisville-Stowe State Airport
Franklin County State Airport
Edward F Knapp State Airport
Lake Placid Airport
Adirondack Regional Airport
Northeast Kingdom International Airport
St Jean Airport
Caledonia County Airport
Malone Dufort Airport
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) 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) | 04:19–19:41 | 15h 22m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:41–16:19 | 8h 38m |
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 | 12.5°C / 55°F | 2.3°C / 36°F | 20 km/h | 37% |
| Summer | 25.3°C / 78°F | 16.6°C / 62°F | 17 km/h | 46% |
| Autumn | 15°C / 59°F | 7.7°C / 46°F | 18 km/h | 39% |
| Winter | 0.6°C / 33°F | -7.5°C / 19°F | 21 km/h | 42% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Burlington, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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