Flying in Sarasota, FL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Sarasota — the nearest is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 44m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 16m 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 Sarasota
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
Venice Municipal Airport
Albert Whitted Airport
MacDill Air Force Base
Peter O Knight Airport
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport
Wauchula Municipal Airport
Punta Gorda Airport
Tampa International Airport
Clearwater Air Park
Tampa Executive Airport
Plant City 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) | 05:08–18:52 | 13h 44m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:52–17:08 | 10h 16m |
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 | 27.6°C / 82°F | 19.2°C / 67°F | 22 km/h | 32% |
| Summer | 30.7°C / 87°F | 24.6°C / 76°F | 18 km/h | 74% |
| Autumn | 27.2°C / 81°F | 20.7°C / 69°F | 20 km/h | 42% |
| Winter | 22.4°C / 72°F | 14.6°C / 58°F | 21 km/h | 23% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Sarasota, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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