Flying in Waco, TX
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Waco — the nearest is Waco Regional Airport (KACT), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 04m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 56m 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 Waco
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Waco Regional Airport
TSTC Waco Airport
McGregor Executive Airport
Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport
Hillsboro Municipal Airport
Mexia Limestone County Airport
Gatesville Municipal Airport
Hood Army Air Field
Skylark Field
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield
C David Campbell Field Corsicana Municipal Airport
Hearne Municipal 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) | 04:58–19:02 | 14h 04m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:02–16:58 | 9h 56m |
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 | 25.8°C / 78°F | 14.9°C / 59°F | 24 km/h | 37% |
| Summer | 36.2°C / 97°F | 25.4°C / 78°F | 20 km/h | 25% |
| Autumn | 27.1°C / 81°F | 16.7°C / 62°F | 20 km/h | 22% |
| Winter | 16.7°C / 62°F | 6.1°C / 43°F | 22 km/h | 25% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Waco, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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