Flying in Louisville, KY
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Louisville — the nearest is Bowman Field (KLOU), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 40m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 20m 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 Louisville
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Bowman Field
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
Clark Regional Airport
Godman Army Air Field
Samuels Field
Madison Municipal Airport
Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport
Capital City Airport
Freeman Municipal Airport
French Lick Municipal Airport
Perry County Municipal Airport
Virgil I Grissom Municipal 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) | 04:40–19:20 | 14h 40m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:20–16:40 | 9h 20m |
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 | 19.5°C / 67°F | 7.8°C / 46°F | 18 km/h | 36% |
| Summer | 29.8°C / 86°F | 19.8°C / 68°F | 14 km/h | 39% |
| Autumn | 20.5°C / 69°F | 10.1°C / 50°F | 15 km/h | 25% |
| Winter | 8.6°C / 47°F | -0.7°C / 31°F | 18 km/h | 35% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Louisville, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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