Flying in New Haven, CT
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of New Haven — the nearest is Tweed New Haven Airport (KHVN), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 59m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 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 New Haven
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Tweed New Haven Airport
Sikorsky Heliport
Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport
Meriden Markham Municipal Airport
Waterbury Oxford Airport
Chester Airport
Danbury Municipal Airport
Hartford Brainard Airport
Brookhaven Calabro Airport
Francis S Gabreski Airport
Long Island MacArthur Airport
Town of East Hampton 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) | 04:30–19:30 | 14h 59m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:30–16:30 | 9h 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 | 14.7°C / 58°F | 5°C / 41°F | 20 km/h | 34% |
| Summer | 26.6°C / 80°F | 18.1°C / 65°F | 17 km/h | 39% |
| Autumn | 17.6°C / 64°F | 9.6°C / 49°F | 18 km/h | 30% |
| Winter | 5.7°C / 42°F | -2.3°C / 28°F | 20 km/h | 36% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around New Haven, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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