Airports / Florida / LEE
Leesburg International Airport.
Leesburg, Florida · 76 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
61 ratings
2
Operators based
76
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
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.
30 nm
To the nearest alternate
Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Leesburg International Airport, listed as KLEE / LEE, is a mid-sized airport in Leesburg, Florida. The airport sits 76 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, FireHawk Helicopter, Inc and ProJet Aviation, LLC are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Orlando Executive Airport (ORL, 30 nm), Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB, 30 nm), and Orlando International Airport (MCO, 35 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,300-foot paved runway, LEE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LEE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Leesburg AAF. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Leesburg.
1 FBO serves KLEE. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sunair Aviation Leesburg
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSunair Aviation offers superior ground support for any type of aircraft. All line service personnel are NATA Safety First trained and meet all expectations of the FAA. At Sunair, you will be treated with the same amount of courtesy regardless of how much fuel you need or what type of aircraft you fly.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, including most holidays
- Unicom 122.725
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Cafe
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KLEE
IATA
LEE
FAA / Local
LEE
Elevation
76 ft
Coordinates
28.8231° N · 81.8087° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 76 ft, LEE sits higher than 76% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,300 ft
- 13/316,300 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/224,957 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,300 ft
LEE's 6,300 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
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 30nmORLOrlando Executive AirportOrlando
- 30nmSFBOrlando Sanford International AirportOrlando
- 35nmMCOOrlando International AirportOrlando
- 38nmISMKissimmee Gateway AirportOrlando
- 45nmDABDaytona Beach International AirportDaytona Beach
- 51nmLALLakeland Linder International AirportLakeland
Location
Open the full mapKLEE · Leesburg International Airport · Leesburg, FL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LEE 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) | 157 nm | 46m |
| Miami (MIA) | 199 nm | 52m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 503 nm | 1h 34m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 645 nm | 1h 54m |
| Houston (HOU) | 707 nm | 2h 3m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 811 nm | 2h 17m |
| New York (TEB) | 816 nm | 2h 18m |
| Austin (AUS) | 832 nm | 2h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LEE?
- Leesburg International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,300 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 LEE?
- Leesburg International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,300 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LEE?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Leesburg International Airport as a home base, including FireHawk Helicopter, Inc, ProJet Aviation, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Leesburg International Airport?
- One FBO serves LEE: Sunair Aviation Leesburg. 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 LEE?
- The closest alternate is Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), about 30 nm away, followed by Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LEE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 34m (503 nm), Washington DC about 1h 54m (645 nm), Houston about 2h 3m (707 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.