Flying in Málaga, Spain
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Málaga — the nearest is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (LEMG), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 31m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 29m 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 Málaga
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport
La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu Airfield
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport
Armilla Air Base
Gibraltar Airport
Tomás Fernández Espada Airfield
Moron Air Base
Ceuta Heliport
Ceuta Military Heliport
Córdoba Airport
Palma del Río Airfield
Córdoba-Villarrubia 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) | 04:45–19:15 | 14h 31m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:15–16:45 | 9h 29m |
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 | 22.1°C / 72°F | 14.1°C / 57°F | 17 km/h | 23% |
| Summer | 30.9°C / 88°F | 22.5°C / 73°F | 16 km/h | 5% |
| Autumn | 25°C / 77°F | 17.2°C / 63°F | 17 km/h | 11% |
| Winter | 17.6°C / 64°F | 10.3°C / 51°F | 18 km/h | 19% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Málaga, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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