Flying in San Antonio, TX
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of San Antonio — the nearest is Lackland Air Force Base (KSKF), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 53m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 07m 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 San Antonio
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Lackland Air Force Base
Stinson Municipal Airport
Martindale Army Heliport
San Antonio International Airport
Randolph Air Force Base
Castroville Municipal Airport
Pleasanton Municipal Airport
New Braunfels National Airport
Randolph Air Force Base Auxiliary Airport
South Texas Regional Airport at Hondo
San Marcos Regional Airport
Kerrville / Kerr County Airport at Louis Schreiner Field
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) | 05:03–18:57 | 13h 53m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:57–17:03 | 10h 07m |
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 | 27.8°C / 82°F | 16.5°C / 62°F | 23 km/h | 40% |
| Summer | 35.6°C / 96°F | 24.6°C / 76°F | 21 km/h | 27% |
| Autumn | 27.6°C / 82°F | 17.5°C / 64°F | 18 km/h | 29% |
| Winter | 19°C / 66°F | 7.8°C / 46°F | 19 km/h | 26% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around San Antonio, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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