Flying in San Luis Obispo, CA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of San Luis Obispo — the nearest is San Luis County Regional Airport (KSBP), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 23m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 37m 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 Luis Obispo
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
San Luis County Regional Airport
Paso Robles Municipal Airport
Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field
Vandenberg Space Force Base
Lompoc Airport
Santa Ynez Airport
Mesa Del Rey Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport
Shafter Airport - Minter Field
Delano Municipal Airport
Meadows 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) | 04:49–19:11 | 14h 23m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:11–16:49 | 9h 37m |
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 | 18.5°C / 65°F | 8.6°C / 47°F | 17 km/h | 11% |
| Summer | 24.8°C / 77°F | 14.1°C / 57°F | 14 km/h | 1% |
| Autumn | 23.8°C / 75°F | 11.8°C / 53°F | 14 km/h | 7% |
| Winter | 17.2°C / 63°F | 6.4°C / 44°F | 14 km/h | 24% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around San Luis Obispo, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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