Flying in Seattle, WA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Seattle — the nearest is King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 47m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 13m 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 Seattle
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
King County International Airport - Boeing Field
Renton Municipal Airport
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
Seattle Paine Field International Airport
Bremerton National Airport
Tacoma Narrows Airport
McChord Air Force Base
Pierce County-Thun Field
Gray Army Air Field
Arlington Municipal Airport
Coupeville Nolf Airport
Sanderson 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) | 04:07–19:53 | 15h 47m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 52m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:53–16:07 | 8h 13m |
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 | 13.5°C / 56°F | 5.8°C / 42°F | 20 km/h | 43% |
| Summer | 23.8°C / 75°F | 14.2°C / 58°F | 18 km/h | 15% |
| Autumn | 15.5°C / 60°F | 8.8°C / 48°F | 20 km/h | 42% |
| Winter | 7.7°C / 46°F | 2.6°C / 37°F | 21 km/h | 57% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Seattle, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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