Orlando Executive Airport (KORL)
Orlando, United States · North America
By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot
ICAO
KORL
IATA
ORL
City
Orlando
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
113 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
28.5455, -81.3329
Overview
Downtown Orlando GA airport with active flight training. Near Class B airspace provides good training scenarios.
Current Weather at KORL
Pilots flying into or out of Orlando Executive 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 KORL 161753Z 00000KT 10SM BKN038 BKN055 OVC085 31/22 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP166 T03060217 10317 20239 58021Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Orlando Executive Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KORL. 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 KORL. 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 Executive 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 Executive Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KORL 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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