Flying in Dayton, OH
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Dayton — the nearest is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (KFFO), about 9 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 49m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 11m 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 Dayton
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport
Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport
Middletown Regional Airport
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
Wilmington Airpark
Butler Co Regional Airport - Hogan Field
Richmond Municipal Airport
Darke County Airport
Miami University Airport
Madison County Airport
Bellefontaine 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) | 04:35–19:25 | 14h 49m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:25–16:35 | 9h 11m |
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 | 17.2°C / 63°F | 6°C / 43°F | 20 km/h | 36% |
| Summer | 28.3°C / 83°F | 18.3°C / 65°F | 15 km/h | 40% |
| Autumn | 18.5°C / 65°F | 8.7°C / 48°F | 17 km/h | 26% |
| Winter | 5.7°C / 42°F | -2.8°C / 27°F | 19 km/h | 33% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Dayton, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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