Flying in London, UK
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of London — the nearest is London Heliport (EGLW), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 16h 24m of daylight at midsummer down to about 7h 36m 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 Heliport
London City Airport
RAF Northolt
Elstree Airfield
London Biggin Hill Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Stapleford Aerodrome
Damyns Hall Aerodrome
Denham Aerodrome
North Weald Airfield
Redhill Aerodrome
Thurrock Airfield
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) | 03:48–20:12 | 16h 24m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:05–17:55 | 11h 51m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 08:12–15:48 | 7h 36m |
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 | 13.8°C / 57°F | 5.2°C / 41°F | 22 km/h | 38% |
| Summer | 22.4°C / 72°F | 13.3°C / 56°F | 20 km/h | 30% |
| Autumn | 16.4°C / 62°F | 9.1°C / 48°F | 22 km/h | 40% |
| Winter | 8.6°C / 47°F | 2.6°C / 37°F | 23 km/h | 36% |
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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