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Orlando International Airport

MCO · KMCO · Orlando, FL · 96 ft elevation · var 6W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMCO / MCO
Coordinates
28.4294, -81.3090
Elevation
96 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
JACKSONVILLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT PETERSBURG
NOTAM facility
MCO
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1941/06
Distance from city
6 SE

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:01 AM10:01Z
Sunrise06:28 AM10:28Z
Sunset08:26 PM00:26Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:52 PM00:52Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:52 PM → 06:01 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:26 PM → 05:28 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 17L: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 35R: 4-light PAPI (right) + ALSF2 · 17R: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 35L: 4-light PAPI (right) + ALSF2 · 18L: 4-light PAPI (left) · 36R: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 18R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 36L: 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

17LTPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 17L · 185°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
122.95

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17L at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 17L/35R

9,001 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1117k.

17L
Heading
185° mag · 179° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 110.95 (ARK) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
35R
Heading
005° mag · 359° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 111.15 (CER) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 17R/35L

10,000 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1117k.

17R
Heading
185° mag · 179° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT II · LOC 111.75 (DIZ) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
35L
Heading
005° mag · 359° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT IIIB · LOC 110.5 (DDO) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 18L/36R

12,005 ft × 200 ft · ASPH-CONC (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1117k.

18L
Heading
185° mag · 179° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
36R
Heading
005° mag · 359° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT IIIB · LOC 110.7 (OJP) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 18R/36L

12,004 ft × 200 ft · ASPH-CONC (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1117k.

18R
Heading
185° mag · 179° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (TFE) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
36L
Heading
005° mag · 359° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (MCO) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D119.4APP/DEP
ATIS121.25
CLD134.7CLNC DEL
GND121.8
OPS41.5AR OPS
RDO122.1ST PETERSBURG RDO
RDO122.2ST PETERSBURG RDO
TWR118.45
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
ORL · OrlandoVORTAC112.20r169° / 6.9 NM
TTS · Kennedy Space CenterTACAN112.25r250° / 34.4 NM
COF · PatrickTACAN115.00r292° / 38.6 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Cargo

Ownership & management

Owner
GREATER ORLANDO AVIATION AUTHORITY
1 JEFF FUQUA BLVD, ORLANDO, FL
407-825-2001
Manager
LANCE LYTTLE
1 JEFF FUQUA BLVD, ORLANDO, FL
407-825-2020

Remarks FAA

  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ALL AIRCRAFT DETERMINED TO BE FAA DESIGN GROUP IV AND ABOVE MUST PERFORM JUDGEMENTAL OVERSTEERING INSTEAD OF COCKPIT CNTRLN STEERING WHEN TAXIING.
  • WHEN ORL ILS RY 7 AND MCO ILS RYS 17 & 18R SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED, ATC RADAR REQUIRED.
  • BRIGHT LGTS ON ROAD BTN RY 17R/35L AND RY 17L/35R MAY BE MISTAKEN FOR RY LGTS.
  • USE CAUTION IN VCNTY OF TWY "A" ALONG WEST RAMP.
  • UNLESS ADV BY ATIS, DEP FLTS ON INITIAL CTC WITH GND CTL: ACFT ON WEST RAMP, AIRSIDE 1 & 3 (GATES 1-59) USE GND CTL 121.8. ACFT AT AIRSIDE 2 & 4 (GATES 60 AND HIGHER), USE GND CTL 126.4.
  • TWY J3 AND TWY J4 RSTD TO WINGSPAN OF LESS THAN 118 FT.
  • RUNWAY STATUS LIGHTS ARE IN OPERATION.
  • ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GREATER THAN 214 FT MUST ADHERE TO SPECIFIC RY AND TAXI ROUTES. CONTACT AIRFIELD OPS AT 407-825-2036 FOR DETAILS.
  • TWY A, SOUTH OF TWY A3 RSTD TO WINGSPAN OF LESS THAN 118 FT. PPR REQUIRED FOR WINGSPAN 118 FT OR GREATER.
  • 24 HR PPR FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH WEATHER MODIFICATION OR GEOENGINEERING EQPT 407-825-2036.
  • 24 HR PPR FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH WEATHER MODIFICATION OR GEOENGINEERING EQPT 407-825-2036.
  • PCR VALUE: 1090/R/B/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 1139/R/B/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 1028/R/B/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 1139/R/B/W/T
  • CENTER 75 FOOT KEEL SECTION OF RY CONCRETE FULL LENGTH; CENTER 100 FOOT KEEL SECTION OF RY CONCRETE FIRST 1000 FT, BOTH ENDS. REST OF RY WIDTH IS ASPHALT.
  • CENTER 87 FOOT KEEL SECTION OF RY CONCRETE FULL LENGTH; REST OF RY WIDTH IS ASPHALT. LAST 3000 FT OF RY 18R IS CONCRETE FULL WIDTH.

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KMCO in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KMCO

Orlando International Airport (MCO · KMCO) is an airport in Orlando, FL, at 96 ft MSL. It has 4 runways, the longest 12,005 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMCO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMCO have a control tower?

Yes. Orlando International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KMCO?

Orlando International Airport has 4 runways; the longest is 12,005 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMCO?

Orlando International Airport is in Orlando, FL, at an elevation of 96 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.4294, -81.3090.

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