Flying in Yakima, WA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Yakima — the nearest is Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (KYKM), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 38m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 22m 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 Yakima
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
Vagabond Army Heliport
Bowers Field
Easton State Airport
Pangborn Memorial Airport
Richland Airport
Ephrata Municipal Airport
Grant County International Airport
Tri Cities Airport
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport
Hermiston Municipal Airport
Pierce County-Thun 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) | 04:11–19:49 | 15h 38m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 52m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:49–16:11 | 8h 22m |
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 | 16.9°C / 62°F | 4.3°C / 40°F | 15 km/h | 19% |
| Summer | 32.4°C / 90°F | 16.8°C / 62°F | 18 km/h | 8% |
| Autumn | 17.7°C / 64°F | 6°C / 43°F | 12 km/h | 21% |
| Winter | 4.3°C / 40°F | -3.3°C / 26°F | 10 km/h | 34% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Yakima, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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