Flying in Roswell, NM
There are 7 airfields within 93 miles of Roswell — the nearest is Roswell Air Center Airport (KROW), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 13m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 47m 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 Roswell
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Roswell Air Center Airport
Artesia Municipal Airport
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
Cavern City Air Terminal
Fort Sumner Municipal Airport
Portales Municipal Airport
Lea County Regional 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) | 04:54–19:06 | 14h 13m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:06–16:54 | 9h 47m |
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 | 26°C / 79°F | 10.2°C / 50°F | 29 km/h | 8% |
| Summer | 34.7°C / 94°F | 21.4°C / 71°F | 23 km/h | 13% |
| Autumn | 25°C / 77°F | 11.2°C / 52°F | 21 km/h | 10% |
| Winter | 14.7°C / 58°F | 0.4°C / 33°F | 23 km/h | 6% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Roswell, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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