Flying in McAllen, TX
There are 11 airfields within 93 miles of McAllen — the nearest is McAllen Miller International Airport (KMFE), about 2 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 39m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 21m 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 McAllen
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
McAllen Miller International Airport
General Lucio Blanco International Airport
South Texas International at Edinburg Airport
Valley International Airport
General Servando Canales International Airport
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport
Port Isabel Cameron County Airport
Brooks County Airport
Agualeguas National Airport
Zapata County Airport
Jim Hogg County 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) | 05:11–18:49 | 13h 39m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:49–17:11 | 10h 21m |
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 | 30.2°C / 86°F | 19.9°C / 68°F | 27 km/h | 25% |
| Summer | 35.9°C / 97°F | 25.9°C / 79°F | 25 km/h | 29% |
| Autumn | 30.1°C / 86°F | 20.5°C / 69°F | 22 km/h | 31% |
| Winter | 23.2°C / 74°F | 12.9°C / 55°F | 24 km/h | 19% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around McAllen, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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