Orlando International Airport (KMCO)

Orlando, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KMCO

IATA

MCO

City

Orlando

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

96 ft

Runways

4 runways

Coordinates

28.4312, -81.3080

Overview

Major Florida airport near many flight training academies. Excellent year-round VFR weather ideal for training.

Current Weather at KMCO

Pilots flying into or out of Orlando 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 KMCO 030853Z 03003KT 10SM FEW048 SCT070 BKN130 24/22 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP162 T02390217 55001 $

Wind 030° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 03

Current TAF

TAF KMCO 030900Z 0309/0412 04010KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN035 BKN090 TEMPO 0311/0315 SCT008 BKN015 FM031500 05014G25KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 BKN200 FM031900 05019G28KT P6SM FEW030 SCT050 SCT250 FM040200 03007KT P6SM FEW045 SCT250

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

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

METARHourly surface observation for KMCO. 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 KMCO. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Orlando. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Orlando 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 Orlando International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KMCO 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

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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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