Flying in Dallas, TX
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Dallas — the nearest is Dallas Love Field (KDAL), about 6 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 Dallas
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Dallas Love Field
Dallas Executive Airport
Addison Airport
Lancaster Airport
Grand Prairie Municipal Airport
Mesquite Metro Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Arlington Municipal Airport
Mid-Way Regional Airport
McKinney National Airport
Terrell Municipal Airport
Fort Worth Meacham International 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 | 24.4°C / 76°F | 13.8°C / 57°F | 26 km/h | 39% |
| Summer | 34.9°C / 95°F | 25°C / 77°F | 20 km/h | 34% |
| Autumn | 26°C / 79°F | 15.7°C / 60°F | 20 km/h | 24% |
| Winter | 15.1°C / 59°F | 4.7°C / 40°F | 23 km/h | 27% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Dallas, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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