Flying in Vail, CO
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Vail — the nearest is Eagle County Regional Airport (KEGE), about 29 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 48m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 12m 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 Vail
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Eagle County Regional Airport
Lake County Airport
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)
Granby Grand County Airport
Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
Central Colorado Regional Airport
Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field
Boulder Municipal Airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Garfield County Regional Airport
Yampa Valley Airport
Vance Brand 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) | 04:36–19:24 | 14h 48m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:24–16:36 | 9h 12m |
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 | 7.1°C / 45°F | -4.3°C / 24°F | 13 km/h | 42% |
| Summer | 23.3°C / 74°F | 8°C / 46°F | 14 km/h | 29% |
| Autumn | 11.6°C / 53°F | -1.7°C / 29°F | 12 km/h | 26% |
| Winter | -1.4°C / 29°F | -11.2°C / 12°F | 11 km/h | 44% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Vail, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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