Flying in Darwin, Australia
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Darwin — the nearest is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (YPDN), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 12h 44m of daylight at midsummer down to about 11h 16m 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 Darwin
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
Royal Darwin Hospital Helipad
Robertson Barracks Heliport
Delissaville Airport
Emkaytee (Unlic) Airport
Palmer Airport
Batchelor Airport
Pickertaramoor Airstrip
La Belle Downs Airstrip
Bathurst Island Airport
Port Hurd Airstrip
Snake Bay 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) | 06:22–17:38 | 11h 16m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 05:59–18:01 | 12h 02m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 05:38–18:22 | 12h 44m |
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 | 31.5°C / 89°F | 25.7°C / 78°F | 20 km/h | 42% |
| Summer | 30.2°C / 86°F | 26.2°C / 79°F | 21 km/h | 80% |
| Autumn | 30.6°C / 87°F | 25°C / 77°F | 18 km/h | 46% |
| Winter | 29.8°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 21 km/h | 7% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Darwin, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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