Flying in Victoria, Canada
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Victoria — the nearest is Victoria Harbour Seaplane Base (CYWH), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 15h 54m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 06m 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 Victoria
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Victoria Harbour Seaplane Base
Victoria International Airport
Friday Harbor Airport
Port Angeles Cgas Airport
William R Fairchild International Airport
Orcas Island Airport
Mount Belcher Heliport
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)
AJ Eisenberg Airport
Coupeville Nolf Airport
Skagit Regional Airport
Bellingham 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) | 04:03–19:57 | 15h 54m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 52m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:57–16:03 | 8h 06m |
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 | 12.5°C / 55°F | 5.9°C / 43°F | 20 km/h | 39% |
| Summer | 23.3°C / 74°F | 14.2°C / 58°F | 20 km/h | 10% |
| Autumn | 14.2°C / 58°F | 8.5°C / 47°F | 19 km/h | 42% |
| Winter | 6.7°C / 44°F | 2.4°C / 36°F | 22 km/h | 57% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Victoria, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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