Flying in Ocala, FL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Ocala — the nearest is Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field (KOCF), about 5 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 52m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 08m 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 Ocala
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field
Inverness Airport
Leesburg International Airport
Crystal River Airport
Gainesville Regional Airport
Deland Municipal Sidney H Taylor Field
Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport
George T Lewis Airport
Flagler Executive Airport
Orlando Sanford International Airport
Ormond Beach Municipal Airport
Daytona Beach 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) | 05:04–18:56 | 13h 52m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:56–17:04 | 10h 08m |
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 | 28°C / 82°F | 16.3°C / 61°F | 19 km/h | 33% |
| Summer | 32.6°C / 91°F | 23.1°C / 74°F | 16 km/h | 72% |
| Autumn | 27°C / 81°F | 17.6°C / 64°F | 15 km/h | 36% |
| Winter | 21.6°C / 71°F | 10.9°C / 52°F | 17 km/h | 22% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Ocala, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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