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Lakeland Linder International Airport

IATA LALICAO KLALLocal LAL🇺🇸 Lakeland
Coordinates
27.9893°N, 82.0207°W
Elevation
142 ft (43 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:16
Sunrise
06:43
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
20:53

About 13h 44m 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

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

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 288,500 ft / 2,591 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
05 / 235,000 ft / 1,524 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DTAMPA APP/DEP119.900 MHz
ATISATIS118.025 MHz
CTAFCTAF124.500 MHz
GNDGND121.400 MHz
RDOST PETERSBURG RDO116.000 MHz
TWRTWR124.500 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
U.S. Customs & Border ProtectionPilot InformationDrone Information

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

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LAKELAND CLASS DClass DControlledGND2600 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lakeland Linder International Airport.

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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.