Flying in Melbourne, FL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Melbourne — the nearest is Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB), about 2 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 47m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 13m 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 Melbourne
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Melbourne Orlando International Airport
Patrick Space Force Base
Merritt Island Airport
Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip
Vero Beach Regional Airport
Space Coast Regional Airport
Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility
Treasure Coast International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Kissimmee Gateway Airport
MacDill Air Force Base Auxiliary Field
Orlando Executive 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) | 05:06–18:54 | 13h 47m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:54–17:06 | 10h 13m |
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 | 27.3°C / 81°F | 19.3°C / 67°F | 22 km/h | 35% |
| Summer | 30.8°C / 87°F | 24.1°C / 75°F | 17 km/h | 78% |
| Autumn | 27.3°C / 81°F | 21.1°C / 70°F | 19 km/h | 51% |
| Winter | 23.2°C / 74°F | 14.8°C / 59°F | 20 km/h | 24% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Melbourne, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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