Flying in Mobile, AL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Mobile — the nearest is Mobile Downtown Airport (KBFM), about 5 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 59m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 01m 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 Mobile
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Mobile Downtown Airport
Mobile Regional Airport
Silverhill Naval Outlying Landing Field
Summerdale Naval Outlying Field
Naval Outlying Field Barin
Trent Lott International Airport
Jack Edwards National Airport
Site 8 NOLF
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field
Pace Nolf Heliport
Navy Outlying Field Site X Heliport
Pensacola International 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) | 05:00–19:00 | 13h 59m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:00–17:00 | 10h 01m |
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 | 24.5°C / 76°F | 15.7°C / 60°F | 21 km/h | 39% |
| Summer | 31.8°C / 89°F | 24.3°C / 76°F | 17 km/h | 68% |
| Autumn | 25.6°C / 78°F | 16.3°C / 61°F | 17 km/h | 26% |
| Winter | 17.4°C / 63°F | 8.7°C / 48°F | 21 km/h | 31% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Mobile, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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