Flying in Washington, DC
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Washington — the nearest is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 44m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 16m 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 Washington
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
College Park Airport
Joint Base Andrews
Davison Army Air Field
Montgomery County Airpark
Fort Meade Executive Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Lee Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field
Leesburg Executive Airport
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner 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) | 04:38–19:22 | 14h 44m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:22–16:38 | 9h 16m |
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 | 19°C / 66°F | 7.5°C / 46°F | 19 km/h | 30% |
| Summer | 30°C / 86°F | 19.6°C / 67°F | 15 km/h | 46% |
| Autumn | 20.1°C / 68°F | 10.3°C / 51°F | 16 km/h | 27% |
| Winter | 8.8°C / 48°F | -0.2°C / 32°F | 18 km/h | 31% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Washington, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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