Flying in Huntsville, AL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Huntsville — the nearest is Redstone Army Air Field (KHUA), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 20m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 40m 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 Huntsville
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Redstone Army Air Field
Madison County Executive Airport-Tom Sharp Jr Field
Huntsville International Airport
Pryor Field Regional Airport
Fayetteville Municipal Airport
Cullman Regional Airport-Folsom Field
Abernathy Field
Winchester Municipal Airport
Tullahoma Regional Airport William Northern Field
Franklin County Airport
Arnold Air Force Base
Ellington 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) | 04:50–19:10 | 14h 20m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:10–16:50 | 9h 40m |
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 | 21.9°C / 71°F | 10.2°C / 50°F | 17 km/h | 36% |
| Summer | 31.2°C / 88°F | 20.6°C / 69°F | 13 km/h | 53% |
| Autumn | 22.7°C / 73°F | 11.5°C / 53°F | 14 km/h | 24% |
| Winter | 12.7°C / 55°F | 2.7°C / 37°F | 17 km/h | 38% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Huntsville, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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