Flying in Charlotte, NC
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Charlotte — the nearest is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 23m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 37m 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 Charlotte
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Gastonia Municipal Airport
Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport
Rock Hill - York County Airport
Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport
Mid-Carolina Regional Airport
Lancaster County-Mc Whirter Field
Chester Catawba Regional Airport
Statesville Regional Airport
Stanly County Airport
Shelby-Cleveland County 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) | 04:49–19:11 | 14h 23m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:11–16:49 | 9h 37m |
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 | 22.4°C / 72°F | 10.5°C / 51°F | 20 km/h | 26% |
| Summer | 31.3°C / 88°F | 20.5°C / 69°F | 15 km/h | 41% |
| Autumn | 22.2°C / 72°F | 11.4°C / 53°F | 15 km/h | 21% |
| Winter | 12.6°C / 55°F | 2.7°C / 37°F | 18 km/h | 35% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Charlotte, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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