Flying in Prescott, AZ
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Prescott — the nearest is Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (KPRC), about 8 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 19m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 41m 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 Prescott
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field
Sedona Airport
H.A. Clark Memorial Field
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport
Payson Airport
Luke Air Force Base
Glendale Municipal Airport
Scottsdale Airport
Phoenix Goodyear Airport
Buckeye Municipal Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International 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) | 04:51–19:09 | 14h 19m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:09–16:51 | 9h 41m |
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 | 18.9°C / 66°F | 7°C / 45°F | 20 km/h | 13% |
| Summer | 29.7°C / 85°F | 18.6°C / 65°F | 17 km/h | 35% |
| Autumn | 20.9°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 15 km/h | 14% |
| Winter | 9.7°C / 49°F | -0.1°C / 32°F | 16 km/h | 19% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Prescott, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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