Flying in Cedar Rapids, IA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Cedar Rapids — the nearest is The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 04m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 56m 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 Cedar Rapids
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Iowa City Municipal Airport
Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark
Monticello Regional Airport
Belle Plaine Municipal Airport
Independence Municipal Airport
Maquoketa Municipal Airport
Washington Municipal Airport
Muscatine Municipal Airport
Oelwein Municipal Airport
Waterloo Regional Airport
Dubuque Regional 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) | 04:28–19:32 | 15h 04m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:32–16:28 | 8h 56m |
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 | 15.1°C / 59°F | 4.7°C / 40°F | 25 km/h | 32% |
| Summer | 28.3°C / 83°F | 18.2°C / 65°F | 18 km/h | 32% |
| Autumn | 17.3°C / 63°F | 7.7°C / 46°F | 22 km/h | 23% |
| Winter | 0.3°C / 33°F | -8.6°C / 17°F | 24 km/h | 27% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Cedar Rapids, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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