Flying in Yuma, AZ
There are 10 airfields within 93 miles of Yuma — the nearest is Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (KNYL), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 09m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 51m 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 Yuma
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
Laguna Army Airfield
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport
Calexico International Airport
Brawley Municipal Airport
Imperial County Airport
Cliff Hatfield Memorial Airport
El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)
Blythe Airport
Salton Sea 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) | 04:55–19:05 | 14h 09m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:05–16:55 | 9h 51m |
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 | 31.4°C / 89°F | 15.7°C / 60°F | 21 km/h | 1% |
| Summer | 41.8°C / 107°F | 27.4°C / 81°F | 18 km/h | 4% |
| Autumn | 32.5°C / 91°F | 18.8°C / 66°F | 18 km/h | 3% |
| Winter | 21.5°C / 71°F | 8.7°C / 48°F | 19 km/h | 6% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Yuma, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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