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 030855Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM BKN140 OVC160 24/23 A2999 RMK AO2 RAE0824 P0001 60001 T02360228 58013 $

Wind 030° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 03

Current TAF

TAF KLAL 030539Z 0306/0406 07003KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 OVC100 FM030800 07003KT P6SM SCT040 OVC100 FM031200 05006KT P6SM OVC025 FM031400 06017G24KT P6SM OVC025 FM031800 07017G24KT P6SM BKN050 FM040300 06008KT P6SM SKC

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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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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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