Flying in Fayetteville, NC
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Fayetteville — the nearest is Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (KFAY), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 22m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 38m 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.
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field
Simmons Army Air Field
Pope Field
Harnett Regional Jetport Airport
Sampson County Airport
Moore County Airport
Lumberton Regional Airport
Laurinburg Maxton Airport
Mackall Army Air Field
Curtis L Brown Jr Field
Raleigh Executive Jetport
Johnston Regional 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) | 04:49–19:11 | 14h 22m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:11–16:49 | 9h 38m |
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 | 23.1°C / 74°F | 11.6°C / 53°F | 22 km/h | 28% |
| Summer | 31.1°C / 88°F | 21.5°C / 71°F | 17 km/h | 44% |
| Autumn | 22.8°C / 73°F | 12.7°C / 55°F | 17 km/h | 22% |
| Winter | 13.8°C / 57°F | 4°C / 39°F | 20 km/h | 32% |
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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