Flying in Cape Town, South Africa
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Cape Town — the nearest is Ysterplaat Air Force Base (FAYP), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 16m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 44m 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 Cape Town
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Ysterplaat Air Force Base
Cape Town International Airport
Delta 200 Airstrip
Cape Winelands Airport
Stellenbosch Airport
Malmesbury Airport
Paarl East Airport
Somersveld Airport
Worcester Glider Airport
Caledon Airfield
Langebaanweg Airport
Ceres 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) | 07:08–16:52 | 9h 44m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 05:58–18:02 | 12h 05m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 04:52–19:08 | 14h 16m |
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 | 20.5°C / 69°F | 12.9°C / 55°F | 23 km/h | 25% |
| Summer | 24.8°C / 77°F | 16.9°C / 62°F | 26 km/h | 12% |
| Autumn | 21.2°C / 70°F | 14°C / 57°F | 22 km/h | 24% |
| Winter | 16.9°C / 62°F | 10.3°C / 51°F | 21 km/h | 35% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Cape Town, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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