Flying in Fort Myers, FL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Fort Myers — the nearest is Page Field (KFMY), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 40m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 20m 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 Myers
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Page Field
Southwest Florida International Airport
Punta Gorda Airport
Immokalee Regional Airport
Naples Municipal Airport
Venice Municipal Airport
Marco Island Executive Airport
Wauchula Municipal Airport
Sebring Regional Airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
Avon Park Executive Airport
Palm Beach County Glades 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) | 05:10–18:50 | 13h 40m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:50–17:10 | 10h 20m |
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 | 30.3°C / 87°F | 19.1°C / 66°F | 20 km/h | 32% |
| Summer | 32°C / 90°F | 23.7°C / 75°F | 15 km/h | 80% |
| Autumn | 29.1°C / 84°F | 20.4°C / 69°F | 16 km/h | 46% |
| Winter | 24.9°C / 77°F | 14.9°C / 59°F | 18 km/h | 19% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Fort Myers, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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