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 180955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/23 A3005 RMK AO2 T02300230 $Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KLAL 180539Z 1806/1906 15005KT P6SM BKN150 FM181700 17012KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB BKN120 FM182300 18008KT P6SM SCT035 BKN150Decode METAR for KLAL
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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