Flying in Scranton, PA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Scranton — the nearest is Heritage Field (KPTW), about 13 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 53m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 07m 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 Scranton
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Heritage Field
Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport
Quakertown Airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)
Pennridge Airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport
Wings Field
Doylestown Airport
Brandywine Regional Airport
Chester County G O Carlson Airport
Lancaster Airport
Northeast Philadelphia 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) | 04:33–19:27 | 14h 53m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:27–16:33 | 9h 07m |
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 | 16°C / 61°F | 4.7°C / 40°F | 18 km/h | 33% |
| Summer | 27.9°C / 82°F | 17.2°C / 63°F | 14 km/h | 42% |
| Autumn | 17.2°C / 63°F | 8.1°C / 47°F | 15 km/h | 33% |
| Winter | 5.2°C / 41°F | -3.1°C / 26°F | 17 km/h | 34% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Scranton, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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