Lakeland Linder International Airport
LAL · KLAL · Lakeland, FL · 142 ft elevation · var 6W · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KLAL / LAL
- Coordinates
- 27.9893, -82.0207
- Elevation
- 142 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT PETERSBURG
- NOTAM facility
- LAL
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1943/01
- Distance from city
- 4 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunrise | 06:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 00:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 00:54Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 124.5 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 05: 4-light PAPI (left) · 23: 4-light PAPI (left) · 10: 4-light PAPI (right) + ALSF2 · 28: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05 · 051°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 124.5
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
5,000 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- 051° mag · 45° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 231° mag · 225° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 34 ft, 1,380 ft from threshold, 125 ft L of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
Runway 10/28
8,500 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)- Heading
- 096° mag · 90° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Approach lights
- ALSF2
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 110.1 (LAL) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 276° mag · 270° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 1,110 ft from threshold, 455 ft B of centerline — 30:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,000 ft | |
| 10/28 | 8,500 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 119.9 | TAMPA APP/DEP |
| ATIS | 118.025 | |
| CTAF | 124.5 | |
| GND | 121.4 | |
| RDO | 116 | ST PETERSBURG RDO |
| TWR | 124.5 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAL · Lakeland | VORTAC | 116.00 | r296° / 0.4 NM |
| MCF · Macdill | TACAN | 111.00 | r077° / 27.2 NM |
| PIE · St Petersburg | VORTAC | 116.40 | r081° / 35.5 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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Departures
Arrivals
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- hangars
- Other services
- Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- BIRD ACT ON & INVOF ARPT.
- TWY D, D1, & E1 UNLGTD.
- PJE WITHIN 5 NM 18000 BLW SR-SS
- INDEX C AVBL UPON REQ.
- USCBP USER FEE ARPT; SVC THUR-MON, 1530-2400Z. FEE CHRGD OUTSIDE OF SVC HOURS. FEE PAYABLE ON SITE.
- 24 HR ADVN NOTICE OR IMT REPORTING UPON LDG FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH WEATHER MODIFICATION OR GEOENGINEERING EQUIP CTC ARPT OPS 863-456-7890.
- PAPI RWY 05 & 23, 10 & 28 OPER CONT.
- PCR VALUE: 320/F/A/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 460/F/A/X/T
- RWY 05/23 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
- RWY 08/26 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. RSTRD TO GROUP 1 ACFT UNDER 1500 LBS MTOW, VFR DAYTIME ONLY, NO TGL; PPR - 863-834-4911.
- RWY 8/26 MKD WITH PAVERS.
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About KLAL
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL · KLAL) is an airport in Lakeland, FL, at 142 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,500 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KLAL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KLAL have a control tower?
Yes. Lakeland Linder International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KLAL?
Lakeland Linder International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 8,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KLAL?
Lakeland Linder International Airport is in Lakeland, FL, at an elevation of 142 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.9893, -82.0207.
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