Flying in Philadelphia, PA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Philadelphia — the nearest is Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 50m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 10m 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 Philadelphia
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Philadelphia International Airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport
Wings Field
South Jersey Regional Airport
Brandywine Regional Airport
Doylestown Airport
Heritage Field
Trenton Mercer Airport
Wilmington Airport
Mc Guire Air Force Base
Pennridge Airport
Quakertown 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) | 04:35–19:25 | 14h 50m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:25–16:35 | 9h 10m |
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 | 18°C / 64°F | 6.8°C / 44°F | 21 km/h | 36% |
| Summer | 29.8°C / 86°F | 19.5°C / 67°F | 17 km/h | 42% |
| Autumn | 19.7°C / 67°F | 10.3°C / 51°F | 18 km/h | 32% |
| Winter | 7.5°C / 46°F | -1.1°C / 30°F | 19 km/h | 33% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Philadelphia, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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