Flying in Gulfport, MS
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Gulfport — the nearest is Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (KGPT), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 58m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 02m 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 Gulfport
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
Keesler Air Force Base
Stennis International Airport
Trent Lott International Airport
Picayune Municipal Airport
Slidell Airport
Mobile Regional Airport
George R Carr Memorial Air Field
Hagler Army Heliport
Lakefront Airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport
Mobile Downtown 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) | 05:01–18:59 | 13h 58m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:59–17:01 | 10h 02m |
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 | 23.2°C / 74°F | 16.7°C / 62°F | 22 km/h | 41% |
| Summer | 30.4°C / 87°F | 24.8°C / 77°F | 18 km/h | 69% |
| Autumn | 24.5°C / 76°F | 17.3°C / 63°F | 18 km/h | 33% |
| Winter | 16.5°C / 62°F | 9.3°C / 49°F | 21 km/h | 35% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Gulfport, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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