Flying in West Palm Beach, FL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of West Palm Beach — the nearest is Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 41m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 19m 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 West Palm Beach
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Palm Beach International Airport
Palm Beach County Park Airport
Boca Raton Airport
Pompano Beach Airpark
Witham Field
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Palm Beach County Glades Airport
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
North Perry Airport
Treasure Coast International Airport
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
Okeechobee County 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) | 05:10–18:50 | 13h 41m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:50–17:10 | 10h 19m |
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 | 26.9°C / 80°F | 21.2°C / 70°F | 24 km/h | 41% |
| Summer | 30.3°C / 87°F | 24.8°C / 77°F | 19 km/h | 84% |
| Autumn | 28°C / 82°F | 22.6°C / 73°F | 20 km/h | 58% |
| Winter | 24.2°C / 76°F | 18.2°C / 65°F | 22 km/h | 31% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around West Palm Beach, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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