KLAL Lakeland Linder International Airport
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) is a towered flight-training airport in Lakeland, Florida, at 142 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 10/28 (8,500 ft), 05/23 (5,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KLAL · FAA LAL · IATA LAL |
|---|---|
| Location | Lakeland, FL · 27.9893, -82.0207 |
| Elevation | 142 ft MSL (43 m) |
| Tower | 124.5 MHz |
| ATIS | 118.025 MHz |
| FAA charts | 21 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KLAL METAR and TAF
METAR KLAL 010515Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM OVC120 A3014 RMK AO2 $| Wind | From 060° at 8 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Overcast 12,000 ft · ceiling 12,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | Not reported |
| Altimeter | 30.14 inHg (1021 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (060° true at 8 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 10: headwind 7 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 28: tailwind 7 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 05: headwind 8 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 23: tailwind 8 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:34Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KLAL 312334Z 0100/0124 08009KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN070 BKN250 FM010400 07009KT P6SM BKN040 BKN100 FM011400 08012G20KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 FM011800 09011G18KT 5SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025CB OVC050 FM012300 08011G18KT 6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC050- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 080° at 9 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 4,000 ft, broken 7,000 ft, broken 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 04:00Z: wind 070° at 9 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 4,000 ft, broken 10,000 ft
- From · 1st 14:00Z: wind 080° at 12 kt, gusting 20 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 5,000 ft
- From · 1st 18:00Z: wind 090° at 11 kt, gusting 18 kt · visibility 5 statute miles · light rain showers · scattered 2,500 ft cumulonimbus, overcast 5,000 ft
- From · 1st 23:00Z: wind 080° at 11 kt, gusting 18 kt · visibility 6 statute miles · light rain showers · scattered 2,500 ft, overcast 5,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 8,500 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 05 / 23 | 5,000 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | TAMPA APP/DEP | 119.9 |
| ATIS | 118.025 | |
| CTAF | 124.5 | |
| Ground | 121.4 | |
| Radio (FSS) | ST PETERSBURG RDO | 116.0 |
| Tower | 124.5 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KLAL before you fly.
FAA charts for KLAL — d-TPP 2611
21 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 9
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 2
Arrivals (STAR) 7
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
- TAKEOFF MINIMUMS
- ALTERNATE MINIMUMSRevised this cycle
KLAL on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.