Flying in Dothan, AL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Dothan — the nearest is Dothan Regional Airport (KDHN), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 02m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 58m 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 Dothan
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Dothan Regional Airport
Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field
Marianna Municipal Airport
Enterprise Municipal Airport
Early County Airport
Decatur County Industrial Air Park
Weedon Field
Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Camilla Mitchell County Airport
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
Bob Sikes 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) | 04:59–19:01 | 14h 02m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:01–16:59 | 9h 58m |
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 | 25.7°C / 78°F | 14.5°C / 58°F | 20 km/h | 37% |
| Summer | 32.2°C / 90°F | 23°C / 73°F | 17 km/h | 60% |
| Autumn | 25.3°C / 78°F | 15.1°C / 59°F | 17 km/h | 25% |
| Winter | 17.6°C / 64°F | 7.8°C / 46°F | 20 km/h | 32% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Dothan, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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