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Airports / Florida / SFB
Large airport · SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Orlando, Florida · 55 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
5,017 ratings
2
Operators based
55
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Orlando, FloridaELEV 55 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
5,017
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
55
Field elevation
feet above sea level
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.
15 nm
To the nearest alternate
Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Orlando Sanford International Airport (KSFB / SFB) is a large commercial airport serving Orlando, Florida. The field lies at an elevation of 55 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Key West Executive Air Charter LLC and PROAV Charters base aircraft at SFB. Useful alternates include Orlando Executive Airport (ORL, 15 nm), Orlando International Airport (MCO, 21 nm), and Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB, 26 nm). SFB offers 4 runways, the longest 11,002-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Orlando, FL destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SFB, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KSFB. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Million Air Orlando
Your FBO? Claim it, freeMillion Air Orlando is a vital member of the Orlando Sanford International Airport team, providing outstanding service to corporate, general and military aviation. We are located just a short drive from downtown Orlando, University of Central Florida, Cape Canaveral, the beach and several lakes.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, call +1 407 585 6300 for 24/7
- Unicom 130.75
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +13 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
Terminal & facilities
“This airport is very clean, with plenty of space for all the people.”
Tammy Bayer5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Orlando Sanford International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KSFB
IATA
SFB
FAA / Local
SFB
Elevation
55 ft
Coordinates
28.7743° N · 81.2346° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 55 ft, SFB sits higher than 69% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 11,002 ft
- 09L/27R11,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/366,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09R/27L5,839 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09C/27C3,578 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,002 ft
SFB's 11,002 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.
- 15nmORLOrlando Executive AirportOrlando
- 21nmMCOOrlando International AirportOrlando
- 26nmDABDaytona Beach International AirportDaytona Beach
- 28nmTIXSpace Coast Regional AirportTitusville
- 30nmKTTSSpace Florida Launch and Landing FacilityTitusville
- 30nmLEELeesburg International AirportLeesburg
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKSFB · Orlando Sanford International Airport · Orlando, FL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SFB 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) | 139 nm | 43m |
| Miami (MIA) | 186 nm | 50m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 520 nm | 1h 37m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 639 nm | 1h 53m |
| Houston (HOU) | 737 nm | 2h 7m |
| New York (TEB) | 806 nm | 2h 16m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 840 nm | 2h 21m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 857 nm | 2h 24m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SFB?
- Orlando Sanford International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,002 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 SFB?
- Orlando Sanford International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 11,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SFB?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Orlando Sanford International Airport as a home base, including Key West Executive Air Charter LLC, PROAV Charters. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Orlando Sanford International Airport?
- One FBO serves SFB: Million Air Orlando. 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 SFB?
- The closest alternate is Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), about 15 nm away, followed by Orlando International Airport (MCO) at 21 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SFB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 37m (520 nm), Washington DC about 1h 53m (639 nm), Houston about 2h 7m (737 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.