Flying in Paris, France
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Paris — the nearest is Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux Heliport (LFPI), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 58m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 02m 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 Paris
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux Heliport
Paris-Le Bourget International Airport
Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base
Paris-Orly Airport
Chelles-le-Pin Airfield
Lognes Emerainville Airfield
Enghien-Moisselles Airfield
Saint-Cyr-l'École Airport
Toussus-le-Noble Airport
Charles de Gaulle International Airport
Chavenay-Villepreux Airfield
Beynes Thiverval Airfield
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) | 04:01–19:59 | 15h 58m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 52m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:59–16:01 | 8h 02m |
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 | 15.5°C / 60°F | 6°C / 43°F | 20 km/h | 36% |
| Summer | 24.8°C / 77°F | 14.8°C / 59°F | 18 km/h | 34% |
| Autumn | 17.5°C / 64°F | 9.4°C / 49°F | 19 km/h | 40% |
| Winter | 8.6°C / 47°F | 2.8°C / 37°F | 21 km/h | 37% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Paris, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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