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
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunrise | 06:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:26 PM | 00:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:52 PM | 00:52Z |
Plan a flight from KMCO
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
- 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)- 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
- 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)- 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
- 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)- Heading
- 185° mag · 179° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- 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)- 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
- 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
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 9,001 ft | |
| 17R/35L | 10,000 ft | |
| 18L/36R | 12,005 ft | |
| 18R/36L | 12,004 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 119.4 | APP/DEP |
| ATIS | 121.25 | |
| CLD | 134.7 | CLNC DEL |
| GND | 121.8 | |
| OPS | 41.5 | AR OPS |
| RDO | 122.1 | ST PETERSBURG RDO |
| RDO | 122.2 | ST PETERSBURG RDO |
| TWR | 118.45 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORL · Orlando | VORTAC | 112.20 | r169° / 6.9 NM |
| TTS · Kennedy Space Center | TACAN | 112.25 | r250° / 34.4 NM |
| COF · Patrick | TACAN | 115.00 | r292° / 38.6 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
Approaches28
- ILS RWY 17L ↗
- ILS RWY 17R ↗
- ILS RWY 18R ↗
- ILS RWY 35L ↗
- ILS RWY 35R ↗
- ILS RWY 36L ↗
- ILS RWY 36R ↗
- ILS RWY 17L SA CAT I ↗
- ILS RWY 35L SA CAT I ↗
- ILS RWY 35R SA CAT I ↗
- ILS RWY 36R SA CAT I ↗
- ILS RWY 17R CAT II ↗
- ILS RWY 17L CAT II/III ↗
- ILS RWY 35L CAT II/III ↗
- ILS RWY 35R CAT II/III ↗
- ILS RWY 36R CAT II/III ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 17L Z ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 18R Z ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 35R Z ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 36L Z ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 17R ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 18L ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 35L ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 36R ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 17L Y ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 18R Y ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 35R Y ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 36L Y ↗
Departures
- CITRUS ONE ↗
- DDANY THREE (RNAV) ↗
- DDANY THREE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- FATHE FOUR (RNAV) ↗
- FATHE FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- FATHE FOUR (RNAV), CONT.2 ↗
- FSHUN FOUR (RNAV) ↗
- FSHUN FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- JEEMY FOUR (RNAV) ↗
- JEEMY FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- MZULO THREE (RNAV) ↗
- MZULO THREE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- ORLANDO SIX ↗
- OSPRY ONE (RNAV) ↗
- OSPRY ONE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- RDSOX ONE (RNAV) ↗
- RDSOX ONE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
Arrivals
- ALYNA FOUR (RNAV) ↗
- BITHO SEVEN ↗
- GRNCH FIVE (RNAV) ↗
- GRNCH FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- GTOUT ONE (RNAV) ↗
- JAFAR THREE (RNAV) ↗
- JAFAR THREE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- JOKRS FOUR (RNAV) ↗
- JOKRS FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- LEESE THREE ↗
- LEESE THREE, CONT.1 ↗
- MINEE SIX ↗
- MINEE SIX, CONT.1 ↗
- MUNGI ONE (RNAV) ↗
- MUNGI ONE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- PRICY FIVE (RNAV) ↗
- PRICY FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- PRICY FIVE (RNAV), CONT.2 ↗
- SHREK TWO (RNAV) ↗
- SLOAO ONE (RNAV) ↗
- SNFLD THREE (RNAV) ↗
- SNFLD THREE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
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
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.
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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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