Lakeland Airport (LAL)
Lakeland Linder Regional International Airport averages 17 flights per day to 36 destinations, with 32 domestic and 4 international routes. A total of 16 airlines operate at LAL, led by Avelo Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 3 countries across one continent, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Puerto Rico as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Lakeland connects to Ontario, with a typical flight time of 5 hrs 15 mins.
- Destinations
- 36 (32 domestic · 4 international)
- Flights per day
- 17 (17 domestic · 1 international)
- Busiest Route
- Nashville (2/day)
- Longest Direct Flight
- Ontario 5 hrs 15 mins
- Shortest Flight
- Orlando (ISM) 25 mins
- Top Airline
- Avelo Airlines (7 routes)
- Top Country
- United States (17 flights/day)
- Longest Runway
- 8,504 ft / 2,592 m
Weather in Lakeland
36 Destinations from Lakeland Airport (LAL)
This week, 36 active routes depart from Lakeland International Airport. The busiest route connects Lakeland with Nashville and is operated by 2 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Ontario, and the shortest flight is to Orlando (ISM).
All Destinations
| Flights | Destination | Route | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nashville |
LAL → BNA
2 hrs 5 mins |
Avelo Airlines, Sun Country Airlines2 |
| 2 | Houston |
LAL → IAH
2 hrs 30 mins |
ATI, PWR2 |
| 1 | Austin |
LAL → AUS
2 hrs 40 mins |
ATI, Sun Country Airlines2 |
| 1 | Toledo |
LAL → TOL
2 hrs 50 mins |
Sun Country Airlines1 |
| 1 | New York |
LAL → JFK
2 hrs 40 mins |
ATI1 |
| 1 | Ontario |
LAL → ONT
5 hrs 15 mins |
ATI1 |
| 1 | Richmond |
LAL → RIC
2 hrs 20 mins |
Sun Country Airlines1 |
| 1 | Wilmington (ILN) |
LAL → ILN
2 hrs 30 mins |
ATI1 |
| 5/week | Daytona Beach |
LAL → DAB
40 mins |
ERU1 |
| 5/week | Pittsburgh |
LAL → PIT
2 hrs 25 mins |
Sun Country Airlines1 |
| 5/week | San Juan |
LAL → SJU
2 hrs 55 mins |
Avelo Airlines, WUP2 |
| 4/week | New Haven |
LAL → HVN
2 hrs 45 mins |
Avelo Airlines1 |
| 3/week | Grand Rapids |
LAL → GRR
3 hrs |
Avelo Airlines1 |
| 3/week | Las Vegas |
LAL → HSH
4 hrs 45 mins |
FFL1 |
| 3/week | Orlando (SFB) |
LAL → SFB
50 mins |
LFA1 |
| 3/week | Rochester |
LAL → ROC
3 hrs 5 mins |
Avelo Airlines1 |
| 3/week | Wilmington (ILG) |
LAL → ILG
2 hrs 35 mins |
Avelo Airlines1 |
| 2/week | St Thomas Island |
LAL → STT
3 hrs |
WUP1 |
| 2/week | Marco Island |
LAL → MRK
50 mins |
IFG1 |
| 2/week | Melbourne |
LAL → MLB
35 mins |
Nolinor1 |
| 2/week | Ocala |
LAL → OCF
30 mins |
CXK1 |
| 2/week | Orlando (ISM) |
LAL → ISM
25 mins |
NetJets Aviation, TCA2 |
| 1/week | Aguadilla |
LAL → BQN
2 hrs 50 mins |
WUP1 |
| 1/week | Asheville |
LAL → AVL
2 hrs 10 mins |
WUP1 |
| 1/week | Atlanta |
LAL → PDK
1 hr 35 mins |
ATI Jet1 |
| 1/week | Bedford |
LAL → BED
3 hrs 15 mins |
Executive Fliteways1 |
| 1/week | Boca Raton |
LAL → BCT
1 hr 5 mins |
Flexjet1 |
| 1/week | Chattanooga |
LAL → CHA
1 hr 55 mins |
Flexjet1 |
| 1/week | Fort Myers |
LAL → FMY
40 mins |
FFL1 |
| 1/week | Lansing |
LAL → LAN
3 hrs 10 mins |
WUP1 |
| 1/week | Marion |
LAL → MWA
2 hrs 30 mins |
NetJets Aviation1 |
| 1/week | Rome |
LAL → RMG
1 hr 40 mins |
Flexjet1 |
| 1/week | Sarasota/Bradenton |
LAL → SRQ
30 mins |
NetJets Aviation1 |
| 1/week | St Petersburg-Clearwater |
LAL → PIE
25 mins |
CXK1 |
| 1/week | Teterboro |
LAL → TEB
2 hrs 50 mins |
Flexjet1 |
| 1/week | Concord | LAL → — | Avelo Airlines1 |
Airlines
Lakeland International Airport is served by 16 airlines, with Avelo Airlines in the lead at 17% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 41% of routes. 8 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 2 airlines operate international routes, compared with 16 serving domestic routes. ATI is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Ontario with a flight time of 5 hrs 15 mins.
- Avelo Airlines7 routes
- Sun Country Airlines5 routes
- ATI5 routes
- WUP5 routes
- Flexjet4 routes
- NetJets Aviation3 routes
- FFL2 routes
- CXK2 routes
- PWR1 route
- ERU1 route
- LFA1 route
- IFG1 route
- Nolinor1 route
- TCA1 route
- ATI Jet1 route
- Executive Fliteways1 route
Lakeland International Airport provides direct service to 3 countries across one continents. The route network is 89% domestic and 11% international, with San Juan, Puerto Rico serving as the primary international destination.
- United States17/day
- Puerto Rico6/week
- U.S. Virgin Islands2/week
Global Rankings of Lakeland Airport (LAL)
This snapshot shows how Lakeland Airport (LAL) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.
- #453 – Total Destination Count (Network breadth)
- #259 – Domestic Destination Count
- #767 – International Destination Count
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.
- #728 – Total Flight Count (Operational intensity)
- #554 – Domestic Flight Count
- #862 – International Flight Count
- #955 – Flights per Runway (Scheduling density)
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.
- #613 – Total Distance Flown (Global reach)
- #420 – Distance per Flight (Route profile)
- #817 – Distance per Runway (Long-haul leverage)
8 Runways at Lakeland Airport (LAL)
| Name | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 8,504 ft · 2,592 m | 151 ft · 46 m | Asphalt |
| 9 | 8,504 ft · 2,592 m | 151 ft · 46 m | Asphalt |
| 23 | 5,016 ft · 1,529 m | 151 ft · 46 m | Asphalt |
| 5 | 5,016 ft · 1,529 m | 151 ft · 46 m | Asphalt |
| 26 | 2,208 ft · 673 m | 60 ft · 18 m | Grass |
| 8 | 2,208 ft · 673 m | 60 ft · 18 m | Grass |
| 05 | 5,000 ft · 1,524 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Closed |
| 09 | 8,500 ft · 2,591 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Closed |
72 Aircraft Require Longer Runway
Longest runway available is 8,504 ft / 2,592 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Lakeland International Airport.
| Aircraft | Takeoff required | Landing required |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 8,530 ft · 2,600 m | 5,577 ft · 1,700 m |
| Boeing 757-300 | 8,530 ft · 2,600 m | 5,085 ft · 1,550 m |
| Airbus A350-1000 | 8,530 ft · 2,600 m | 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Boeing 737-500 | 8,694 ft · 2,650 m | 4,593 ft · 1,400 m |
| Convair 880 | 8,760 ft · 2,670 m | 6,234 ft · 1,900 m |
| Ilyushin Il-96 400 | 8,858 ft · 2,700 m | 5,413 ft · 1,650 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Air Tanker | 8,858 ft · 2,700 m | 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| Airbus A380 Private Jet | 9,019 ft · 2,749 m | 5,000 ft · 1,524 m |
| Airbus A380-800 | 9,019 ft · 2,749 m | 5,000 ft · 1,524 m |
| Airbus A340-300 | 9,072 ft · 2,765 m | 6,004 ft · 1,830 m |
| Airbus A330-200 | 9,088 ft · 2,770 m | 5,676 ft · 1,730 m |
| Airbus A330 Corporate Jet | 9,088 ft · 2,770 m | 5,676 ft · 1,730 m |
| Airbus A330-200F | 9,088 ft · 2,770 m | 5,676 ft · 1,730 m |
| Airbus A330-800neo | 9,088 ft · 2,770 m | n/a |
| Airbus A330-300 | 9,088 ft · 2,770 m | 5,676 ft · 1,730 m |
| Boeing BBJ 787-800 | 9,186 ft · 2,800 m | 4,987 ft · 1,520 m |
| Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner | 9,186 ft · 2,800 m | 4,987 ft · 1,520 m |
| Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | 9,186 ft · 2,800 m | 4,987 ft · 1,520 m |
| Boeing 747-400 LCF Dreamlifter | 9,199 ft · 2,804 m | 7,001 ft · 2,134 m |
| Boeing 747-400 | 9,236 ft · 2,815 m | 6,250 ft · 1,905 m |
| Boeing 747SP | 9,252 ft · 2,820 m | 5,249 ft · 1,600 m |
| Boeing 777 Freighter | 9,285 ft · 2,830 m | 5,577 ft · 1,700 m |
| Airbus A300B1 | 9,350 ft · 2,850 m | 5,364 ft · 1,635 m |
| Airbus A300B2 | 9,350 ft · 2,850 m | 5,364 ft · 1,635 m |
| Boeing 767-400 | 9,501 ft · 2,896 m | 7,001 ft · 2,134 m |
| Airbus A340-200 | 9,514 ft · 2,900 m | 6,201 ft · 1,890 m |
| Airbus A380-900 | 9,678 ft · 2,950 m | 6,594 ft · 2,010 m |
| Boeing 777-200LR | 9,744 ft · 2,970 m | 5,610 ft · 1,710 m |
| Antonov An-124 Ruslan | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 2,953 ft · 900 m |
| Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| Boeing 777-300ER | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| Tupolev Tu-144 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 8,530 ft · 2,600 m |
| Boeing B-52 Stratofortress | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| Douglas DC-8-51 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Douglas DC-8-62 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Douglas DC-8-63 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| Douglas DC-8-53 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Douglas DC-8-61 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Airbus A330-900neo | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 5,577 ft · 1,700 m |
| Airbus A350-900F | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Airbus A380 Cargo | 9,875 ft · 3,010 m | 6,594 ft · 2,010 m |
| Boeing YAL-1 | 9,902 ft · 3,018 m | 7,546 ft · 2,300 m |
| Aero Spacelines Super Guppy | 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 6,998 ft · 2,133 m |
| Douglas DC-8 | 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 6,499 ft · 1,981 m |
| Boeing 707 | 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 6,201 ft · 1,890 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 | 10,007 ft · 3,050 m | 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 | 10,007 ft · 3,050 m | 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Boom Overture | 10,118 ft · 3,084 m | n/a |
| Airbus A340 Private Jet | 10,256 ft · 3,126 m | 8,999 ft · 2,743 m |
| McDonnell Douglas MD-11 | 10,299 ft · 3,139 m | 6,949 ft · 2,118 m |
| Airbus A340-600 | 10,302 ft · 3,140 m | 6,562 ft · 2,000 m |
| Boeing BBJ 787-9 | 10,400 ft · 3,170 m | 5,700 ft · 1,737 m |
| VC-25A Air Force One | 10,466 ft · 3,190 m | 7,999 ft · 2,438 m |
| Boeing 747-8 | 10,466 ft · 3,190 m | 8,793 ft · 2,680 m |
| Airbus A340-500 | 10,499 ft · 3,200 m | 6,299 ft · 1,920 m |
| Boeing 747-200 | 10,499 ft · 3,200 m | 6,234 ft · 1,900 m |
| Boeing 777-300 | 10,597 ft · 3,230 m | 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| Boeing 747-100 | 10,650 ft · 3,246 m | 6,168 ft · 1,880 m |
| Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ | 10,801 ft · 3,292 m | 7,001 ft · 2,134 m |
| Boeing 747-8 Freighter | 10,801 ft · 3,292 m | 7,001 ft · 2,134 m |
| Boeing 747-300 | 10,827 ft · 3,300 m | 6,919 ft · 2,109 m |
| Boeing 747-400F | 10,827 ft · 3,300 m | 6,890 ft · 2,100 m |
| Boeing 747-400ER | 10,892 ft · 3,320 m | 7,136 ft · 2,175 m |
| Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde | 11,250 ft · 3,429 m | 7,218 ft · 2,200 m |
| Antonov An-225 Mriya | 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 10,827 ft · 3,300 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 | 11,499 ft · 3,505 m | 5,909 ft · 1,801 m |