Flying in Orlando, FL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Orlando — the nearest is Orlando Executive Airport (KORL), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 49m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 11m 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 Orlando
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Orlando Executive Airport
Orlando International Airport
Kissimmee Gateway Airport
Orlando Sanford International Airport
Leesburg International Airport
Space Coast Regional Airport
Deland Municipal Sidney H Taylor Field
Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field
Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility
New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport
Merritt Island Airport
Bartow Executive 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) | 05:05–18:55 | 13h 49m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:55–17:05 | 10h 11m |
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 | 28.8°C / 84°F | 17.7°C / 64°F | 21 km/h | 39% |
| Summer | 31.8°C / 89°F | 23.4°C / 74°F | 16 km/h | 80% |
| Autumn | 27.1°C / 81°F | 19.2°C / 67°F | 17 km/h | 47% |
| Winter | 22.9°C / 73°F | 12.7°C / 55°F | 18 km/h | 25% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Orlando, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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