Flying in Perth, UK
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Perth — the nearest is Perth/Scone Airport (EGPT), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 17h 26m of daylight at midsummer down to about 6h 34m 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 Perth
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Perth/Scone Airport
Dundee Airport
Fife Airport
Leuchars Station Airfield
Edinburgh Airport
Cumbernauld Airport
Feshiebridge Glider Field
Glasgow Airport
Culter Heliport
Aberdeen International Airport
Oban Airport
Glasgow Prestwick 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) | 03:17–20:43 | 17h 26m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:05–17:55 | 11h 49m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 08:43–15:17 | 6h 34m |
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 | 11.5°C / 53°F | 3.7°C / 39°F | 18 km/h | 44% |
| Summer | 18.9°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 18 km/h | 43% |
| Autumn | 13.1°C / 56°F | 7°C / 45°F | 20 km/h | 49% |
| Winter | 6.3°C / 43°F | 1.2°C / 34°F | 21 km/h | 45% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Perth, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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