Flying in London, Canada
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of London — the nearest is London International Airport (CYXU), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 11m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 49m 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 London
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
London International Airport
St Thomas Municipal Airport
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome
Stratford Municipal Airport
Brantford Municipal Airport
Chris Hadfield Airport
Region of Waterloo International Airport
Goderich Airport
Chatham Kent Airport
St Clair County International Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
Burlington Executive Airpark
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) | 04:25–19:35 | 15h 11m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:35–16:25 | 8h 49m |
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 | 13.3°C / 56°F | 2.7°C / 37°F | 20 km/h | 38% |
| Summer | 25.6°C / 78°F | 15.9°C / 61°F | 18 km/h | 42% |
| Autumn | 15.3°C / 60°F | 7.5°C / 46°F | 19 km/h | 37% |
| Winter | 1.7°C / 35°F | -5.6°C / 22°F | 20 km/h | 42% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around London, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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