Flying in Edinburgh, UK
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Edinburgh — the nearest is Edinburgh Airport (EGPH), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 17h 19m of daylight at midsummer down to about 6h 41m 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 Edinburgh
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Edinburgh Airport
Fife Airport
Cumbernauld Airport
Leuchars Station Airfield
Perth/Scone Airport
Dundee Airport
Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
RAF Spadeadam
Carlisle Lake District Airport
Feshiebridge Glider Field
Newcastle 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) | 03:20–20:40 | 17h 19m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:05–17:55 | 11h 49m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 08:40–15:20 | 6h 41m |
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 | 11.2°C / 52°F | 4.8°C / 41°F | 22 km/h | 48% |
| Summer | 18.4°C / 65°F | 11.9°C / 53°F | 20 km/h | 43% |
| Autumn | 13.4°C / 56°F | 8.5°C / 47°F | 25 km/h | 50% |
| Winter | 7°C / 45°F | 2.8°C / 37°F | 28 km/h | 46% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Edinburgh, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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