Flying in Raleigh, NC
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Raleigh — the nearest is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU), about 11 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 26m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 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 Raleigh
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Johnston Regional Airport
Triangle North Executive Airport
Harnett Regional Jetport Airport
Raleigh Executive Jetport
Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County
Henderson Oxford Airport
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport
Wayne Executive Jetport
Pope Field
Simmons Army Air Field
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
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) | 04:47–19:13 | 14h 26m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:13–16:47 | 9h 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 | 22.2°C / 72°F | 10.6°C / 51°F | 18 km/h | 29% |
| Summer | 30.9°C / 88°F | 20.7°C / 69°F | 14 km/h | 40% |
| Autumn | 22.2°C / 72°F | 11.9°C / 53°F | 15 km/h | 22% |
| Winter | 12.7°C / 55°F | 2.9°C / 37°F | 17 km/h | 31% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Raleigh, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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