Flying in Gloucester, UK
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Gloucester — the nearest is Gloucestershire Airport (EGBJ), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 16h 28m of daylight at midsummer down to about 7h 32m 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 Gloucester
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Gloucestershire Airport
Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport
Cotswold Airport
Oaksey Park Airfield
RAF Fairford
RAF Little Rissington
Stirling Lines Heliport
RAF Brize Norton
Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield
Shobdon Airfield
Bristol Airport
London Oxford 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) | 03:46–20:14 | 16h 28m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:05–17:55 | 11h 51m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 08:14–15:46 | 7h 32m |
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 | 13.3°C / 56°F | 5.1°C / 41°F | 21 km/h | 39% |
| Summer | 21.4°C / 71°F | 12.7°C / 55°F | 19 km/h | 38% |
| Autumn | 15.7°C / 60°F | 9°C / 48°F | 22 km/h | 41% |
| Winter | 8.4°C / 47°F | 2.8°C / 37°F | 23 km/h | 40% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Gloucester, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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