Flying in Santa Rosa, CA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Santa Rosa — the nearest is Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (KSTS), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 41m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 19m 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 Rosa
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport
Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field
Napa County Airport
Nut Tree Airport
Travis Air Force Base
Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport
Buchanan Field
University Airport
Ukiah Municipal Airport
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Hayward Executive 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) | 04:39–19:21 | 14h 41m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:21–16:39 | 9h 19m |
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 | 7.5°C / 46°F | 16 km/h | 18% |
| Summer | 28.8°C / 84°F | 13.2°C / 56°F | 15 km/h | 1% |
| Autumn | 23.5°C / 74°F | 10.4°C / 51°F | 13 km/h | 13% |
| Winter | 15.2°C / 59°F | 5.2°C / 41°F | 14 km/h | 33% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Santa Rosa, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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