Flying in Charleston, SC
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Charleston — the nearest is Charleston Executive Airport (KJZI), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 10m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 50m 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 Charleston
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Charleston Executive Airport
Charleston International Airport
Mount Pleasant Regional Airport Faison Field
Summerville Airport
Berkeley County Airport
Lowcountry Regional Airport
Beaufort Executive Airport
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field
Georgetown County Airport
Robert F Swinnie Airport
Santee Cooper Regional Airport
Hilton Head 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) | 04:55–19:05 | 14h 10m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:05–16:55 | 9h 50m |
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 | 23.1°C / 74°F | 15.2°C / 59°F | 24 km/h | 31% |
| Summer | 29.9°C / 86°F | 23.9°C / 75°F | 20 km/h | 61% |
| Autumn | 23.6°C / 74°F | 16°C / 61°F | 20 km/h | 27% |
| Winter | 16.2°C / 61°F | 8.3°C / 47°F | 22 km/h | 34% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Charleston, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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