Flying in Charlottesville, VA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Charlottesville — the nearest is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 39m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 21m 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 Charlottesville
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Gordonsville Municipal Airport
Louisa County Airport / Freeman Field
Orange County Airport
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
Farmville Regional Airport
Culpeper Regional Airport
Warrenton Fauquier Airport
Shannon Airport
Hanover County Municipal Airport
Stafford Regional Airport
Front Royal Warren County 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) | 04:41–19:19 | 14h 39m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:19–16:41 | 9h 21m |
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 | 20.6°C / 69°F | 7.6°C / 46°F | 16 km/h | 28% |
| Summer | 31.4°C / 89°F | 19°C / 66°F | 13 km/h | 34% |
| Autumn | 21.2°C / 70°F | 9.6°C / 49°F | 13 km/h | 21% |
| Winter | 10°C / 50°F | -0.5°C / 31°F | 14 km/h | 33% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Charlottesville, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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