Flying in Pensacola, FL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Pensacola — the nearest is Pensacola International Airport (KPNS), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 58m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 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 Pensacola
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Pensacola International Airport
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field
Site 8 NOLF
Spencer Nolf Airport
Choctaw Nolf Airport
Pace Nolf Heliport
Santa Rosa Naval Outlying Field Airport
Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport
Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North
Naval Outlying Field Barin
Summerdale Naval Outlying Field
Harold Nolf Heliport
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) | 05:01–18:59 | 13h 58m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:59–17:01 | 10h 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 | 22.9°C / 73°F | 17°C / 63°F | 23 km/h | 38% |
| Summer | 29.9°C / 86°F | 24.9°C / 77°F | 18 km/h | 68% |
| Autumn | 24.5°C / 76°F | 17.8°C / 64°F | 19 km/h | 32% |
| Winter | 17.3°C / 63°F | 10.3°C / 51°F | 23 km/h | 31% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Pensacola, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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