Flying in San Jose, CA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of San Jose — the nearest is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (KSJC), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 35m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 25m 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 Jose
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County
Moffett Federal Airfield
Palo Alto Airport
San Carlos Airport
Livermore Municipal Airport
Hayward Executive Airport
Watsonville Municipal Airport
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Tracy Municipal Airport
Half Moon Bay 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) | 04:43–19:17 | 14h 35m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:17–16:43 | 9h 25m |
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 | 20.6°C / 69°F | 8.8°C / 48°F | 21 km/h | 17% |
| Summer | 28.5°C / 83°F | 14.5°C / 58°F | 24 km/h | 1% |
| Autumn | 23.6°C / 74°F | 12°C / 54°F | 18 km/h | 9% |
| Winter | 15.1°C / 59°F | 6.3°C / 43°F | 15 km/h | 30% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around San Jose, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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