KLAL 27.99N 82.02W · ELEV 142 FT

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Medium airport · LAL

Lakeland Linder International Airport.

Lakeland, Florida · 142 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.

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4.7/5

Google rating

762 ratings

Operators based

142

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Lakeland, FloridaELEV 142 FTMedium airportScheduled service

4.7

Google rating

762

Google reviews

ratings on Google

Based operators

charter operators on the field

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

142

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

#8 / 79

Florida airports by Google rating

4.7★ across 762 Google ratings , ranked against 79 rated FL fields.

2 operators

Charter fleet based on the field

More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.

27 nm

To the nearest alternate

Tampa International Airport (TPA), 6 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL / LAL) is a mid-sized airport serving Lakeland, Florida. The airport sits 142 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.

The airport anchors local charter capacity, Atlantic Airlines, Inc and International Aero Charters are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Tampa International Airport (TPA, 27 nm), MacDill Air Force Base (MCF, 28 nm), and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE, 36 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,500-foot paved runway, LAL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.

Charter pricing from LAL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lakeland.

2 FBOs serve KLAL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 2 FBOs · directory

Aero Center Lakeland
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Visit our state-of-the-art brand new facility at Lakeland Linder International Airport. Aero Center LAL offers hangar and ramp space to accommodate your private aircraft. Our team will make your next trip into Central Florida a breeze with our complimentary concierge service and amenities. JAKE WILLIAMS General Manager jwilliams@aerocenters.com
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 06:00-22:00 Daily
- Unicom 129.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Aero Center Lakeland East
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- Unicom 122.95
- Customs
- Conference room
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Hangar
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

3/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“In and out easily from this airport.”

MAYRA COELLO5★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“They have a small shop with drinks, snacks and k-cup coffee.”

Carolina Jorge M.5★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“The service is great.”

MAYRA COELLO5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Lakeland Linder International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

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Field data

ICAO

KLAL

IATA

LAL

FAA / Local

LAL

Elevation

142 ft

Coordinates

27.9893° N · 82.0207° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs FL fields

state range 3–213 ft

At 142 ft, LAL sits higher than 90% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

2 runways

longest 8,500 ft

10/28
8,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
05/23
5,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 8,500 ft

LAL's 8,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Turboprop3,000 ft
Light Jet3,500 ft
Midsize Jet4,500 ft
Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
Heavy Jet5,500 ft
VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.

Based charter operators2

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Access & alternates

Access

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Location

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KLAL · Lakeland Linder International Airport · Lakeland, FL

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Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from LAL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Palm Beach (PBI)	129 nm	42m
Miami (MIA)	161 nm	46m
Nashville (BNA)	543 nm	1h 40m
Washington DC (IAD)	696 nm	2h 1m
Houston (HOU)	704 nm	2h 2m
Dallas (DAL)	820 nm	2h 18m
Austin (AUS)	831 nm	2h 20m
New York (TEB)	866 nm	2h 25m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use LAL?: Lakeland Linder International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at LAL?: Lakeland Linder International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at LAL?: Yes. 2 charter operators list Lakeland Linder International Airport as a home base, including Atlantic Airlines, Inc, International Aero Charters. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Lakeland Linder International Airport?: 2 FBOs serve LAL: Aero Center Lakeland and Aero Center Lakeland East. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to LAL?: The closest alternate is Tampa International Airport (TPA), about 27 nm away, followed by MacDill Air Force Base (MCF) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from LAL to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 40m (543 nm), Washington DC about 2h 1m (696 nm), Houston about 2h 2m (704 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.