Flying in Fort Worth, TX
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Fort Worth — the nearest is Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW), about 5 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 10m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 50m 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 Worth
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field
Fort Worth Spinks Airport
Arlington Municipal Airport
Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Grand Prairie Municipal Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Parker County Airport
Dallas Executive Airport
Cleburne Regional Airport
Dallas Love Field
Denton Enterprise 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) | 04:55–19:05 | 14h 10m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:05–16:55 | 9h 50m |
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 | 24.9°C / 77°F | 13.9°C / 57°F | 26 km/h | 32% |
| Summer | 35.7°C / 96°F | 25.2°C / 77°F | 21 km/h | 28% |
| Autumn | 26.3°C / 79°F | 15.9°C / 61°F | 20 km/h | 22% |
| Winter | 15.7°C / 60°F | 4.8°C / 41°F | 24 km/h | 23% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Fort Worth, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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