Flying in Oak Ridge, TN
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Oak Ridge — the nearest is McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS), about 21 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 27m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 33m 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 Oak Ridge
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
McGhee Tyson Airport
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport
Campbell County Airport - Colonel Tommy C Stiner Airfield
Rockwood Municipal Airport
Monroe County Airport
Scott Municipal Airport
Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport
McMinn County Airport
Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field
Morristown Regional Airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport
Cleveland Regional Jetport
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) | 04:47–19:13 | 14h 27m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:13–16:47 | 9h 33m |
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 | 20.2°C / 68°F | 8.8°C / 48°F | 15 km/h | 32% |
| Summer | 29.9°C / 86°F | 19.7°C / 67°F | 12 km/h | 44% |
| Autumn | 21.1°C / 70°F | 10.4°C / 51°F | 12 km/h | 26% |
| Winter | 11°C / 52°F | 1.5°C / 35°F | 15 km/h | 40% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Oak Ridge, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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