Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM)

Kissimmee, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KISM

IATA

ISM

City

Kissimmee

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

82 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

28.2898, -81.4371

Overview

Central Florida training hub near Orlando with multiple international flight academies.

Current Weather at KISM

Pilots flying into or out of Kissimmee Gateway Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KISM 030856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN035 25/22 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP166 6//// T02500217 56006 PNO $

Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00

Current TAF

TAF KISM 030520Z 0306/0406 09004KT P6SM VCSH FEW025 SCT090 BKN130 FM031000 03011KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN035 BKN090 TEMPO 0311/0315 SCT008 BKN015 FM031500 06013G24KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 BKN200 FM031900 07020G29KT P6SM BKN035 BKN250 FM040200 05007KT P6SM SCT030 SCT250

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KISM. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KISM. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Kissimmee. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Kissimmee Gateway Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Kissimmee Gateway Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KISM include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

Flight Schools Nearby

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Private Pilot Guide

Everything you need to earn your PPL, from requirements to checkride prep.

METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Kissimmee.

Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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