Flying in Tampa, FL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Tampa — the nearest is Peter O Knight Airport (KTPF), about 2 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 46m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 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 Tampa
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Peter O Knight Airport
Tampa International Airport
MacDill Air Force Base
Tampa Executive Airport
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport
Albert Whitted Airport
Plant City Municipal Airport
Clearwater Air Park
Zephyrhills Municipal Airport
Lakeland Linder International Airport
Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport
Sarasota Bradenton International 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) | 05:07–18:53 | 13h 46m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:53–17:07 | 10h 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 | 28.4°C / 83°F | 18.6°C / 65°F | 23 km/h | 33% |
| Summer | 31.5°C / 89°F | 24.5°C / 76°F | 18 km/h | 80% |
| Autumn | 27.7°C / 82°F | 19.8°C / 68°F | 19 km/h | 39% |
| Winter | 22.6°C / 73°F | 13.5°C / 56°F | 20 km/h | 21% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Tampa, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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