Flying in Fayetteville, AR
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Fayetteville — the nearest is Drake Field (KFYV), about 4 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 Fayetteville
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Drake Field
Springdale Municipal Airport
Northwest Arkansas National Airport
Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field
Smith Field
Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field
Tahlequah Municipal Airport
Grove Municipal Airport
Fort Smith Regional Airport
Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport
Sallisaw Municipal Airport
Boone County 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) | 04:46–19:14 | 14h 27m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:14–16:46 | 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 | 19.7°C / 67°F | 9.2°C / 49°F | 19 km/h | 38% |
| Summer | 31.5°C / 89°F | 20.9°C / 70°F | 14 km/h | 32% |
| Autumn | 21.9°C / 71°F | 11.4°C / 53°F | 16 km/h | 25% |
| Winter | 10.3°C / 51°F | 0.1°C / 32°F | 19 km/h | 27% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Fayetteville, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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