Flying in Sudbury, Canada
There are 5 airfields within 93 miles of Sudbury — the nearest is Sudbury Airport (CYSB), about 13 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 37m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 23m 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 Sudbury
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Sudbury Airport
Manitoulin East Municipal Airport
North Bay Jack Garland Airport
Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
Gore Bay Manitoulin 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) | 04:11–19:49 | 15h 37m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 52m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:49–16:11 | 8h 23m |
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 | 9.7°C / 49°F | -1.4°C / 29°F | 18 km/h | 34% |
| Summer | 23.9°C / 75°F | 13.7°C / 57°F | 17 km/h | 39% |
| Autumn | 12.3°C / 54°F | 4.5°C / 40°F | 17 km/h | 36% |
| Winter | -3.9°C / 25°F | -12.9°C / 9°F | 17 km/h | 36% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Sudbury, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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