Flying in Steamboat Springs, CO
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Steamboat Springs — the nearest is Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field (KSBS), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 54m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 06m 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 Steamboat Springs
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field
Yampa Valley Airport
Craig Moffat Airport
Granby Grand County Airport
Eagle County Regional Airport
Meeker Airport
Shively Field
Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
Garfield County Regional Airport
Laramie Regional Airport
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)
Boulder 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) | 04:33–19:27 | 14h 54m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:27–16:33 | 9h 06m |
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 | 9.3°C / 49°F | -3.2°C / 26°F | 13 km/h | 39% |
| Summer | 26.7°C / 80°F | 10.8°C / 51°F | 14 km/h | 16% |
| Autumn | 13.7°C / 57°F | 0.4°C / 33°F | 11 km/h | 28% |
| Winter | -0.2°C / 32°F | -10.5°C / 13°F | 10 km/h | 46% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Steamboat Springs, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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