Flying in Fort Collins, CO
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Fort Collins — the nearest is Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL), about 10 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 54m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 06m 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 Fort Collins
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Northern Colorado Regional Airport
Greeley–Weld County Airport
Vance Brand Airport
Boulder Municipal Airport
Erie Municipal Airport
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Denver International Airport
Granby Grand County Airport
Laramie Regional Airport
Colorado Air and Space Port
Buckley Space Force Base
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) | 04:33–19:27 | 14h 54m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:27–16:33 | 9h 06m |
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 | 14.6°C / 58°F | 0.4°C / 33°F | 20 km/h | 29% |
| Summer | 29.2°C / 85°F | 14.7°C / 58°F | 18 km/h | 23% |
| Autumn | 18.8°C / 66°F | 4.5°C / 40°F | 16 km/h | 15% |
| Winter | 3.6°C / 38°F | -8.6°C / 17°F | 17 km/h | 17% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Fort Collins, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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