Flying in Paducah, KY
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Paducah — the nearest is Barkley Regional Airport (KPAH), about 10 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 33m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 27m 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 Paducah
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Barkley Regional Airport
Murray-Calloway County Airport Kyle-Oakley Field
Cairo Regional Airport
Mississippi County Airport
Sturgis Municipal Airport
Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois
Henry County Airport
Everett-Stewart Regional Airport
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport
Southern Illinois 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) | 04:43–19:17 | 14h 33m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:17–16:43 | 9h 27m |
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 | 20.5°C / 69°F | 9.7°C / 49°F | 18 km/h | 32% |
| Summer | 31.1°C / 88°F | 21.3°C / 70°F | 13 km/h | 33% |
| Autumn | 21.4°C / 71°F | 11.5°C / 53°F | 15 km/h | 24% |
| Winter | 9.8°C / 50°F | 0.3°C / 33°F | 18 km/h | 33% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Paducah, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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