Can a Diamond DA20 Katana land at KMCO?

Yes -- the Diamond DA20 Katana typically requires ~1500 ft TOD at sea level. With KMCO's 96 ft field elevation, expect ~1517 ft. Most KMCO runways accommodate this aircraft.

What's the fuel availability at KMCO for a Diamond DA20 Katana?

Avgas (100LL) is typically available at KMCO via FBO services. Verify current pricing on FBO websites or ForeFlight before flight.

Flying a Diamond DA20 Katana into Orlando International Airport

KMCO / MCO · Orlando, United States

By Renzo, CPL

Field Elevation

96 ft

Aircraft Range

520 NM

Cruise Speed

120 kt

Runway Requirements

The Diamond DA20 Katana is a single engine piston aircraft (MTOW 800 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 1,500 ft takeoff distance. Always cross-reference your specific aircraft POH performance charts and current weather for actual TOD/LDR.

→ Number of runways at KMCO: 4
→ Coordinates: 28.4312, -81.3080
→ No type rating required (single pilot)

Approach Considerations

→Approach plates: Reference current Jeppesen or FAA charts before each flight. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and visual approaches typically available depending on runway. Check NOTAMs for outages.
→Wake turbulence: Stay alert for wake turbulence from preceding heavy aircraft, especially at major airports like KMCO.

Common Considerations

Major Florida airport near many flight training academies. Excellent year-round VFR weather ideal for training. For the Diamond DA20 Katana, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 96 ft, and traffic complexity at this multi-runway airport.

Fuel Availability

100LL avgas is typically available at KMCO via on-field FBOs. The Diamond DA20 Katana burns approximately 7 gph at cruise — verify pricing through ForeFlight or AirNav before arrival.

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