Flying in Monterey, CA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Monterey — the nearest is Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 30m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 30m 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 Monterey
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Monterey Regional Airport
Marina Municipal Airport
Salinas Municipal Airport
Watsonville Municipal Airport
Hollister Municipal Airport
Mesa Del Rey Airport
Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Moffett Federal Airfield
Palo Alto Airport
Los Banos Municipal Airport
San Carlos 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) | 04:45–19:15 | 14h 30m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:15–16:45 | 9h 30m |
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 | 13.8°C / 57°F | 8.6°C / 47°F | 21 km/h | 18% |
| Summer | 17.1°C / 63°F | 12.3°C / 54°F | 17 km/h | 3% |
| Autumn | 18.1°C / 65°F | 11.7°C / 53°F | 17 km/h | 12% |
| Winter | 14.2°C / 58°F | 7.9°C / 46°F | 21 km/h | 30% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Monterey, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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