Flying in Hattiesburg, MS
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Hattiesburg — the nearest is Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (KHBG), about 5 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 02m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 58m 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 Hattiesburg
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
Hagler Army Heliport
Hesler Noble Field
George R Carr Memorial Air Field
Picayune Municipal Airport
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
Keesler Air Force Base
Stennis International Airport
McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
Slidell Airport
Trent Lott International 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) | 04:59–19:01 | 14h 02m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:01–16:59 | 9h 58m |
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 | 25.1°C / 77°F | 13.9°C / 57°F | 16 km/h | 39% |
| Summer | 33.1°C / 92°F | 23.1°C / 74°F | 13 km/h | 59% |
| Autumn | 25.6°C / 78°F | 14.6°C / 58°F | 13 km/h | 25% |
| Winter | 17.2°C / 63°F | 7°C / 45°F | 16 km/h | 37% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Hattiesburg, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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