Flying in San Diego, CA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of San Diego — the nearest is USCG San Diego Heliport (KLDR), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 14h 09m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 51m 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 Diego
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
USCG San Diego Heliport
San Diego International Airport
North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field)
Gillespie Field
Brown Field Municipal Airport
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
Ramona Airport
McClellan-Palomar Airport
Oceanside Municipal 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) | 04:55–19:05 | 14h 09m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:05–16:55 | 9h 51m |
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 | 18.7°C / 66°F | 11.7°C / 53°F | 20 km/h | 13% |
| Summer | 23.7°C / 75°F | 17.7°C / 64°F | 19 km/h | 2% |
| Autumn | 23.2°C / 74°F | 14.6°C / 58°F | 18 km/h | 9% |
| Winter | 17.6°C / 64°F | 8.4°C / 47°F | 19 km/h | 22% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around San Diego, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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