Flying in Montgomery, AL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Montgomery — the nearest is Maxwell Air Force Base (KMXF), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 08m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 52m 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 Montgomery
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Maxwell Air Force Base
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport
Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field
Craig Field
Mac Crenshaw Memorial Airport
Thomas C Russell Field
Auburn University Regional Airport
Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport
Shelby County Airport
Weedon Field
Bessemer Airport
Lawson Army Air Field
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) | 04:56–19:04 | 14h 08m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:04–16:56 | 9h 52m |
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 | 24.8°C / 77°F | 13.3°C / 56°F | 19 km/h | 33% |
| Summer | 32.8°C / 91°F | 22.9°C / 73°F | 15 km/h | 51% |
| Autumn | 24.8°C / 77°F | 14.1°C / 57°F | 15 km/h | 22% |
| Winter | 16.6°C / 62°F | 6.4°C / 44°F | 19 km/h | 34% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Montgomery, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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