Flying in Palo Alto, CA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Palo Alto — the nearest is Palo Alto Airport (KPAO), about 2 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 35m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 25m 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 Palo Alto
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Palo Alto Airport
Moffett Federal Airfield
San Carlos Airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Hayward Executive Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
Half Moon Bay Airport
Livermore Municipal Airport
Buchanan Field
Watsonville Municipal 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) | 04:42–19:18 | 14h 35m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:18–16:42 | 9h 25m |
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 | 19.6°C / 67°F | 8.7°C / 48°F | 21 km/h | 16% |
| Summer | 27.2°C / 81°F | 14.2°C / 58°F | 21 km/h | 1% |
| Autumn | 22.5°C / 73°F | 11.8°C / 53°F | 17 km/h | 12% |
| Winter | 14.6°C / 58°F | 6.7°C / 44°F | 16 km/h | 29% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Palo Alto, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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