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Orlando International Airport

IATA MCOICAO KMCOLocal MCO🇺🇸 Orlando
Coordinates
28.4294°N, 81.3090°W
Elevation
96 ft (29 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:13
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
20:25
Civil dusk
20:51

About 13h 46m 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 Orlando International Airport

Orlando International Airport

Orlando International Airport is the primary international airport serving Orlando, Florida, located 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Downtown. In 2025, the airport served 57,675,573 passengers, making it the busiest airport in the state and was the seventh busiest airport in the United States in 2025. The airport code MCO comes from the airport's former name, McCoy Air Force Base, a Strategic Air Command installation, that was closed in 1975 as part of a general military drawdown following the end of the Vietnam War.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KMCO

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18L / 36R12,005 ft / 3,659 m200 ftPemLightedOpen
18R / 36L12,004 ft / 3,659 m200 ftConLightedOpen
17R / 35L10,000 ft / 3,048 m150 ftConLightedOpen
17L / 35R9,001 ft / 2,744 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (9)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP119.400 MHz
ATISATIS121.250 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL134.700 MHz
GNDGND121.800 MHz
OPSAR OPS41.500 MHz
RDOST PETERSBURG RDO122.200 MHz
RDOST PETERSBURG RDO122.100 MHz
TWRTWR118.450 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingSecurityRental CarsLost & FoundAccessibility

Parking availability includes open surface lots and full garages.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (102)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

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

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (28)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (17)

Arrivals (STARs) (22)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Diverse vector area / other (2)

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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ORLANDO CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND10000 ft MSL
ORLANDO CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled900 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
ORLANDO CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled2000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
ORLANDO CLASS B AREA EClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
SunTrust Center440 ft82 ft
Obstacle427 ft98 ft
Orange County Courthouse417 ft115 ft
Bank of America Center404 ft128 ft
55 West377 ft105 ft
Aspire358 ft52 ft
Obstacle292 ft92 ft
BB&T Tower279 ft180 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Orlando International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Orlando International Airport?

The ICAO code for Orlando International Airport is KMCO, and its IATA code is MCO.

Where is Orlando International Airport located?

Orlando International Airport is large airport located in Orlando, United States, at an elevation of 96 ft (29 m).

How many runways does Orlando International Airport have?

Orlando International Airport has 4 runways, the longest being 12,005 ft / 3,659 m.

Which airlines fly to Orlando International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Orlando International Airport include Aer Lingus, AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, AirTran Airways, among 35 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Orlando International Airport?

Historical data lists 102 nonstop destinations from Orlando International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Orlando International Airport in?

Orlando International Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Orlando International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Orlando International Airport is approximately 7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Orlando International Airport?

The nearest airport to Orlando International Airport is Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), about 7.1 nm to the n, followed by Kissimmee Gateway Airport and Stout Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Orlando International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.