Flying in Fort Lauderdale, FL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Fort Lauderdale — the nearest is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (KFLL), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 38m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 22m 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 Lauderdale
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Pompano Beach Airpark
North Perry Airport
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
Boca Raton Airport
Miami International Airport
Palm Beach County Park Airport
Miami Executive Airport
Palm Beach International Airport
Homestead East Airstrip
Homestead Air Reserve 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) | 05:11–18:49 | 13h 38m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:49–17:11 | 10h 22m |
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 | 27.8°C / 82°F | 20.8°C / 69°F | 22 km/h | 43% |
| Summer | 30.6°C / 87°F | 24.4°C / 76°F | 17 km/h | 84% |
| Autumn | 28.4°C / 83°F | 22°C / 72°F | 18 km/h | 58% |
| Winter | 24.9°C / 77°F | 17.7°C / 64°F | 20 km/h | 36% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Fort Lauderdale, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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