Flying in Erie, PA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Erie — the nearest is Erie International Tom Ridge Field (KERI), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 05m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 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 Erie
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Erie International Tom Ridge Field
Port Meadville Airport
Northeast Ohio Regional Airport
Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport
Chautauqua County-Dunkirk Airport
Venango Regional Airport
Youngstown Warren Regional Airport
St Thomas Municipal Airport
Brantford Municipal Airport
Clarion County Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
Lake County Executive 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) | 04:28–19:32 | 15h 05m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:32–16:28 | 8h 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 | 12.7°C / 55°F | 4.9°C / 41°F | 25 km/h | 40% |
| Summer | 24.5°C / 76°F | 18°C / 64°F | 19 km/h | 48% |
| Autumn | 15.9°C / 61°F | 9.7°C / 49°F | 23 km/h | 46% |
| Winter | 3.5°C / 38°F | -2.7°C / 27°F | 27 km/h | 53% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Erie, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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