Flying in Stockton, CA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Stockton — the nearest is Stockton Metropolitan Airport (KSCK), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 38m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 22m 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 Stockton
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
Tracy Municipal Airport
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field
Livermore Municipal Airport
Calaveras Co Maury Rasmussen Field
Rancho Murieta Airport
Sacramento Executive Airport
Travis Air Force Base
Sacramento Mather Airport
Buchanan Field
Nut Tree Airport
University 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) | 04:41–19:19 | 14h 38m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:19–16:41 | 9h 22m |
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 | 23.4°C / 74°F | 9.2°C / 49°F | 19 km/h | 15% |
| Summer | 35°C / 95°F | 16.5°C / 62°F | 19 km/h | 1% |
| Autumn | 25.2°C / 77°F | 11.6°C / 53°F | 14 km/h | 11% |
| Winter | 14.1°C / 57°F | 4.5°C / 40°F | 15 km/h | 30% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Stockton, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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