Flying in Durham, NC
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Durham — the nearest is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU), about 10 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 27m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 33m 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 Durham
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County
Raleigh Executive Jetport
Triangle North Executive Airport
Burlington Alamance Regional Airport
Henderson Oxford Airport
Johnston Regional Airport
Harnett Regional Jetport Airport
Danville Regional Airport
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport
Pope Field
Piedmont Triad 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) | 04:47–19:13 | 14h 27m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:13–16:47 | 9h 33m |
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 | 22.2°C / 72°F | 10°C / 50°F | 18 km/h | 30% |
| Summer | 31.3°C / 88°F | 20.4°C / 69°F | 14 km/h | 36% |
| Autumn | 22.1°C / 72°F | 11.4°C / 53°F | 15 km/h | 20% |
| Winter | 12.4°C / 54°F | 2.2°C / 36°F | 17 km/h | 31% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Durham, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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