Flying in Launceston, Australia
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Launceston — the nearest is Launceston General Hospital Heliport (YXLU), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 15h 00m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 60m 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 Launceston
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Launceston General Hospital Heliport
Launceston Airport
Rostella Airport
Mount Barrow Helicopter Landing Site
Longdown Airport
Valley Field Airport
George Town Airport
Flinders Island Aviation (Bridport)
Long Hill Airport
Devonport Airport
Campbell Town Airport
Mole Creek 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) | 07:30–16:30 | 8h 60m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 05:57–18:03 | 12h 06m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 04:30–19:30 | 15h 00m |
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 | 17.1°C / 63°F | 7.3°C / 45°F | 20 km/h | 38% |
| Summer | 23.4°C / 74°F | 12.1°C / 54°F | 20 km/h | 27% |
| Autumn | 18.1°C / 65°F | 8.6°C / 47°F | 17 km/h | 26% |
| Winter | 12.6°C / 55°F | 5.2°C / 41°F | 18 km/h | 40% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Launceston, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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