Flying in Syracuse, NY
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Syracuse — the nearest is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (KSYR), about 5 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 11m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 49m 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 Syracuse
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Oswego County Airport
Hamilton Municipal Airport
Griffiss International Airport
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
Lt Warren Eaton Airport
Williamson Sodus Airport
Penn Yan Airport
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field
Watertown International Airport
Tri Cities Airport
Elmira Corning Regional 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) | 04:24–19:36 | 15h 11m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:36–16:24 | 8h 49m |
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 | 14.2°C / 58°F | 2.9°C / 37°F | 19 km/h | 42% |
| Summer | 26.3°C / 79°F | 16.6°C / 62°F | 15 km/h | 52% |
| Autumn | 16.1°C / 61°F | 8°C / 46°F | 17 km/h | 49% |
| Winter | 2.7°C / 37°F | -5.5°C / 22°F | 18 km/h | 49% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Syracuse, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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