Flying in Frederick, MD
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Frederick — the nearest is Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK), about 2 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 47m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 13m 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 Frederick
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Frederick Municipal Airport
Montgomery County Airpark
Leesburg Executive Airport
Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field
Washington Dulles International Airport
College Park Airport
Fort Meade Executive Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Winchester Regional Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National 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) | 04:37–19:23 | 14h 47m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:23–16:37 | 9h 13m |
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 | 18.3°C / 65°F | 6.3°C / 43°F | 17 km/h | 33% |
| Summer | 30.1°C / 86°F | 18.7°C / 66°F | 14 km/h | 40% |
| Autumn | 19.4°C / 67°F | 9.2°C / 49°F | 15 km/h | 27% |
| Winter | 7.7°C / 46°F | -1.2°C / 30°F | 16 km/h | 30% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Frederick, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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