Flying in Carlsbad, CA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Carlsbad — the nearest is Oceanside Municipal Airport (KOKB), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 12m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 48m 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 Carlsbad
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Oceanside Municipal Airport
McClellan-Palomar Airport
Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
Ramona Airport
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport
San Diego International Airport
USCG San Diego Heliport
Gillespie Field
North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field)
Hemet Ryan 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) | 04:54–19:06 | 14h 12m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:06–16:54 | 9h 48m |
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 | 17.5°C / 64°F | 12°C / 54°F | 19 km/h | 14% |
| Summer | 22.6°C / 73°F | 18°C / 64°F | 18 km/h | 5% |
| Autumn | 22.2°C / 72°F | 15.3°C / 60°F | 18 km/h | 11% |
| Winter | 16.6°C / 62°F | 9.1°C / 48°F | 19 km/h | 23% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Carlsbad, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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