Flying in Cleveland, OH
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Cleveland — the nearest is Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 15h 00m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 60m 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 Cleveland
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Burke Lakefront Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Cuyahoga County Airport
Lake County Executive Airport
Lorain County Regional Airport
Portage County Regional Airport
Akron Fulton International Airport
Akron Canton Regional Airport
Wayne County Airport
Pelee Island Airport
Northeast Ohio Regional Airport
Youngstown Warren 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) | 04:30–19:30 | 15h 00m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:30–16:30 | 8h 60m |
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 | 13.4°C / 56°F | 5.3°C / 42°F | 26 km/h | 42% |
| Summer | 24.9°C / 77°F | 18.7°C / 66°F | 21 km/h | 46% |
| Autumn | 16.3°C / 61°F | 10.3°C / 51°F | 25 km/h | 43% |
| Winter | 3.8°C / 39°F | -2.3°C / 28°F | 27 km/h | 43% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Cleveland, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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