Flying in Houston, TX
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Houston — the nearest is William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU), about 10 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 55m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 05m 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 Houston
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
William P. Hobby Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Ellington Airport
Pearland Regional Airport
West Houston Airport
Houston Southwest Airport
Sugar Land Regional Airport
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport
Baytown Airport
Houston Executive Airport
Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport
Texas Gulf Coast Regional 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) | 05:03–18:57 | 13h 55m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:57–17:03 | 10h 05m |
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 | 25.7°C / 78°F | 16.6°C / 62°F | 24 km/h | 48% |
| Summer | 33.5°C / 92°F | 24.8°C / 77°F | 19 km/h | 54% |
| Autumn | 26.5°C / 80°F | 17.4°C / 63°F | 18 km/h | 36% |
| Winter | 18.6°C / 65°F | 9.1°C / 48°F | 22 km/h | 37% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Houston, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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