Flying in Santa Fe, NM
There are 7 airfields within 93 miles of Santa Fe — the nearest is Santa Fe Municipal Airport (KSAF), about 10 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 25m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 35m 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 Santa Fe
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
Los Alamos Airport
Las Vegas Municipal Airport
Taos Regional Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport
Double Eagle II Airport
Angel Fire 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) | 04:47–19:13 | 14h 25m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:13–16:47 | 9h 35m |
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 | 15.8°C / 60°F | 3.5°C / 38°F | 30 km/h | 19% |
| Summer | 27.3°C / 81°F | 15.4°C / 60°F | 26 km/h | 24% |
| Autumn | 16.6°C / 62°F | 6°C / 43°F | 24 km/h | 15% |
| Winter | 3.3°C / 38°F | -5.2°C / 23°F | 26 km/h | 17% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Santa Fe, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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