Flying in Wichita Falls, TX
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Wichita Falls — the nearest is Kickapoo Downtown Airport (KCWC), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 16m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 44m 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 Wichita Falls
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Kickapoo Downtown Airport
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base
Frederick Regional Airport
Olney Municipal Airport
Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport
Halliburton Field
Henry Post Army Air Field
Graham Municipal Airport
Bridgeport Municipal Airport
Altus Air Force Base
Decatur Municipal Airport
Altus Quartz Mountain Regional 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) | 04:52–19:08 | 14h 16m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:08–16:52 | 9h 44m |
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 | 24.7°C / 76°F | 12.7°C / 55°F | 28 km/h | 26% |
| Summer | 36.2°C / 97°F | 25°C / 77°F | 23 km/h | 20% |
| Autumn | 26.3°C / 79°F | 14.8°C / 59°F | 23 km/h | 15% |
| Winter | 14.1°C / 57°F | 2.4°C / 36°F | 24 km/h | 15% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Wichita Falls, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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