Flying in Wilmington, NC
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Wilmington — the nearest is Wilmington International Airport (KILM), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 17m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 43m 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 Wilmington
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Wilmington International Airport
Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport
Henderson Field
MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field
Columbus County Municipal Airport
Curtis L Brown Jr Field
Albert J Ellis Airport
Grand Strand Airport
Duplin County Airport
Sampson County Airport
Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue
Myrtle Beach International 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) | 04:51–19:09 | 14h 17m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:09–16:51 | 9h 43m |
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 | 22.4°C / 72°F | 13.2°C / 56°F | 23 km/h | 31% |
| Summer | 29.4°C / 85°F | 22.5°C / 73°F | 18 km/h | 55% |
| Autumn | 22.9°C / 73°F | 14.3°C / 58°F | 18 km/h | 26% |
| Winter | 15.1°C / 59°F | 6.1°C / 43°F | 20 km/h | 30% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Wilmington, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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