Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL)
Lakeland, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KLAL
IATA
LAL
City
Lakeland
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
142 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
27.9889, -82.0186
Overview
Home of Sun n Fun fly-in. Major Florida aviation event venue with year-round training operations.
Current Weather at KLAL
Pilots flying into or out of Lakeland Linder International 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 KLAL 011350Z 05004KT 8SM BKN007 27/27 A3005Wind 050° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 05
Current TAF
TAF KLAL 011136Z 0112/0212 VRB03KT 2SM BR OVC003 FM011300 VRB03KT P6SM OVC007 FM011400 06005KT P6SM BKN015 FM011600 05005KT P6SM OVC050 FM011800 05006KT P6SM VCTS OVC040CB TEMPO 0121/0124 VRB25G35KT 2SM +TSRA BKN030CB FM020100 VRB03KT P6SM OVC250Read any KLAL METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Lakeland Linder International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KLAL. 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 KLAL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Lakeland. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Lakeland Linder International 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 Lakeland Linder International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KLAL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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