Lakeland Linder International Airport
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
About 12h 43m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Lakeland Linder International Airport
Lakeland Linder International Airport is a public airport five miles southwest of Lakeland, in Polk County, Florida. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a national reliever facility for Tampa International Airport. The airport has a Class 1 Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139 operating certificate allowing passenger airline flights.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KLALNOTAMs
KLALReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 8,500 ft / 2,591 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 05 / 23 | 5,000 ft / 1,524 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (7)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | TAMPA APP/DEP | 119.900 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.025 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 124.500 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.400 MHz |
| RDO | ST PETERSBURG RDO | 116.000 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 124.500 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Services & operations
Lakeland Linder International Airport hosts over 65 businesses including flight schools and NOAA Hurricane Hunters.
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Navaids(2)
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Departure procedures (SIDs) (2)
Arrivals (STARs) (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 13 of 23 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKELAND CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2600 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 16% of observations, averaging 7 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79% | -84 ft | |
| Feb | 79% | 285 ft | |
| Mar | 83% | 523 ft | |
| Apr | 88% | 769 ft | |
| May | 89% | 1,131 ft | |
| Jun | 90% | 1,245 ft | |
| Jul | 93% | 1,277 ft | |
| Aug | 91% | 1,383 ft | |
| Sep | 87% | 1,393 ft | |
| Oct | 88% | 1,084 ft | |
| Nov | 77% | 601 ft | |
| Dec | 77% | 172 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-84–1,393 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Lakeland Linder International Airport?
The ICAO code for Lakeland Linder International Airport is KLAL, and its IATA code is LAL.
Where is Lakeland Linder International Airport located?
Lakeland Linder International Airport is medium airport located in Lakeland, United States, at an elevation of 142 ft (43 m).
How many runways does Lakeland Linder International Airport have?
Lakeland Linder International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,500 ft / 2,591 m.
What time zone is Lakeland Linder International Airport in?
Lakeland Linder International Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Lakeland Linder International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Lakeland Linder International Airport is approximately 6.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Lakeland Linder International Airport?
The nearest airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport is Paradise Field (US-12827), about 0.6 nm to the s, followed by South Lakeland Airport and Midway Lake Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Lakeland Linder International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.