Flying in Sheffield, UK
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Sheffield — the nearest is Coal Aston Airfield (EGCA), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 16h 46m of daylight at midsummer down to about 7h 14m 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 Sheffield
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Coal Aston Airfield
Netherthorpe Airfield
Retford Gamston Airport
Sandtoft Airfield
Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield
Sturgate Airfield
Leeds East Airport
Manchester Airport
RAF Syerston
Leeds Bradford Airport
Leeds Heliport
Nottingham City 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) | 03:37–20:23 | 16h 46m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:05–17:55 | 11h 50m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 08:23–15:37 | 7h 14m |
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 | 12.5°C / 55°F | 4.7°C / 40°F | 21 km/h | 43% |
| Summer | 20.4°C / 69°F | 12.3°C / 54°F | 19 km/h | 38% |
| Autumn | 14.6°C / 58°F | 8.7°C / 48°F | 23 km/h | 44% |
| Winter | 7.6°C / 46°F | 2.6°C / 37°F | 26 km/h | 45% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Sheffield, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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