Flying in Manchester, NH
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Manchester — the nearest is Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT), about 4 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 Manchester
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Concord Municipal Airport
Nashua Airport / Boire Field
Lawrence Municipal Airport
Jaffrey Airfield Silver Ranch Airport
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
Skyhaven Airport
Fitchburg Municipal Airport
Laurence G Hanscom Field
Beverly Regional Airport
Laconia Municipal Airport
Dillant Hopkins 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) | 04:25–19:35 | 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 | 14.3°C / 58°F | 2.9°C / 37°F | 19 km/h | 32% |
| Summer | 26.8°C / 80°F | 16.3°C / 61°F | 15 km/h | 44% |
| Autumn | 16.3°C / 61°F | 7.4°C / 45°F | 16 km/h | 32% |
| Winter | 3.2°C / 38°F | -6°C / 21°F | 18 km/h | 35% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Manchester, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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