Flying in El Paso, TX
There are 7 airfields within 93 miles of El Paso — the nearest is El Paso International Airport (KELP), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 05m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 55m 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 El Paso
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
El Paso International Airport
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
Abraham González International Airport
Las Cruces International Airport
Holloman Air Force Base
Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport
Deming Municipal 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) | 04:58–19:02 | 14h 05m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:02–16:58 | 9h 55m |
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 | 27°C / 81°F | 11.5°C / 53°F | 26 km/h | 3% |
| Summer | 35.3°C / 96°F | 22.3°C / 72°F | 22 km/h | 16% |
| Autumn | 26°C / 79°F | 12.9°C / 55°F | 18 km/h | 9% |
| Winter | 15.7°C / 60°F | 2.1°C / 36°F | 19 km/h | 10% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around El Paso, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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