Flying in Virginia Beach, VA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Virginia Beach — the nearest is Oceana Naval Air Station (KNTU), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 32m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 28m 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 Virginia Beach
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Oceana Naval Air Station
Norfolk International Airport
Fentress Naval Auxiliary Landing Field
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)
Norfolk Naval Station Airport
Chesapeake Regional Airport
Langley Air Force Base
Hampton Roads Executive Airport
Currituck County Regional Airport
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport
Suffolk Executive Airport
Felker Army Air Field
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) | 04:44–19:16 | 14h 32m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:16–16:44 | 9h 28m |
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 | 18.7°C / 66°F | 11.1°C / 52°F | 28 km/h | 32% |
| Summer | 28.2°C / 83°F | 21.8°C / 71°F | 21 km/h | 41% |
| Autumn | 20.8°C / 69°F | 14.6°C / 58°F | 24 km/h | 25% |
| Winter | 11.4°C / 53°F | 4.2°C / 40°F | 27 km/h | 34% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Virginia Beach, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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