Flying in Leicester, UK
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Leicester — the nearest is Leicester Airport (EGBG), about 5 miles out. Daylight runs from about 16h 37m of daylight at midsummer down to about 7h 23m 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 Leicester
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Leicester Airport
East Midlands Airport
Nottingham City Airport
Coventry Airport
Derby Airfield
Sywell Aerodrome
RAF Wittering
RAF Syerston
Birmingham Airport
Tatenhill Airfield
Peterborough/Sibson Airfield
RAF Barkston Heath
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) | 03:42–20:18 | 16h 37m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:05–17:55 | 11h 50m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 08:18–15:42 | 7h 23m |
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 | 12.5°C / 55°F | 4.7°C / 40°F | 22 km/h | 42% |
| Summer | 20.9°C / 70°F | 12.4°C / 54°F | 20 km/h | 40% |
| Autumn | 15°C / 59°F | 8.5°C / 47°F | 24 km/h | 40% |
| Winter | 7.6°C / 46°F | 2.4°C / 36°F | 26 km/h | 39% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Leicester, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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