Orlando International (KMCO), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Orlando International Airport (KMCO) is a Tier 1 facility serving the Orlando metro area with four paved runways, the longest reaching 12,005 feet. FAA TFMSC data recorded 416,400 total operations in 2025, including 19,072 business aviation movements. On-site CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement support international arrivals, and the field operates on a full-time attendance schedule.
Runways
Orlando International has four paved runways. The longest, 18L/36R, is 12,005 ft long and 200 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Orlando International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Orlando International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Orlando International recorded 19,072 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KMCO peaks in March and tapers through the summer, with September posting the lowest monthly total of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 2,203 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Orlando International averages 25.4 days above 90°F in July and 1.1 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.0°F, and January the coldest, at 71.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Orlando International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Taxiway A, south of Taxiway A3, is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of less than 118 feet. Prior permission is required for wingspan of 118 feet or greater.
24-hour prior permission is required for aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment.
The center 75-foot keel section of the runway is concrete for the full length. The center 100-foot keel section of the runway is concrete for the first 1,000 feet at both ends. The rest of the runway width is asphalt.
The center 87-foot keel section of the runway is concrete for the full length. The rest of the runway width is asphalt. The last 3,000 feet of Runway 18R is concrete for the full width.
When ORL ILS Runway 7 and MCO ILS Runways 17 and 18R simultaneous operations are conducted, ATC radar is required.
Bright lights on the road between Runway 17R/35L and Runway 17L/35R may be mistaken for runway lights.
Runway status lights are in operation.
Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 214 feet must adhere to specific runway and taxi routes. Contact airfield operations for details.
Birds on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 1090/R/B/W/T
PCR VALUE: 1139/R/B/W/T
PCR VALUE: 1028/R/B/W/T
All aircraft determined to be FAA Design Group IV and above must perform judgmental oversteering instead of cockpit centerline steering when taxiing.
Use caution in the vicinity of Taxiway A along the west ramp.
Unless advised by ATIS, departing flights on initial contact with ground control should use the following: aircraft on the West Ramp, Airside 1 and 3 (gates 1-59), use ground control 121.8. Aircraft at Airside 2 and 4 (gates 60 and higher), use ground control 126.4.
Taxiway J3 and Taxiway J4 are restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of less than 118 feet.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Orlando International has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Orlando Executive (KORL), 7.08 NM north.
Part of the Orlando area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KMCO
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KMCO?
The longest runway at Orlando International Airport is 18L/36R, measuring 12,005 feet with a width of 200 feet and an asphalt-concrete surface. A second parallel runway, 18R/36L, is nearly identical at 12,004 feet. Two additional concrete runways, 17R/35L at 10,000 feet and 17L/35R at 9,001 feet, are also available. All four runways are paved, giving KMCO substantial capacity for large jet aircraft under varying wind conditions.
Are customs services available on-site at Orlando International Airport?
Yes, Orlando International Airport (KMCO) provides on-site CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. This allows international arrivals to clear customs directly at the field rather than diverting to another airport. The presence of both CBP and USDA arrangements supports a range of arrival types, from commercial to general aviation. Operators should confirm specific inspection requirements and any advance notice procedures with airfield authorities before planning an international arrival.
What wingspan restrictions apply to taxiways at KMCO?
Orlando International Airport restricts several taxiways based on aircraft wingspan. Taxiways J3 and J4 are restricted to aircraft with a wingspan under 118 feet, and the same limit applies to Taxiway A south of Taxiway A3. Aircraft with a wingspan of 118 feet or greater require prior permission for that segment of Taxiway A. Separately, aircraft with a wingspan greater than 214 feet must follow specific runway and taxi routes coordinated directly with airfield operations at KMCO.
What steering procedure applies to large aircraft taxiing at Orlando International Airport?
At Orlando International Airport, all aircraft classified as FAA Design Group IV or larger must use judgmental oversteering rather than cockpit centerline steering while taxiing. This procedure applies airport-wide to qualifying aircraft and reflects the geometry of KMCO's taxiway system relative to larger airframes. Dispatchers planning operations for Group IV and above aircraft should brief flight crews on this requirement ahead of arrival. The rule is separate from the wingspan-based restrictions that apply to specific taxiways at the field.
Which ground control frequency should departing aircraft use at KMCO?
At Orlando International Airport, the ground control frequency depends on gate location unless ATIS advises otherwise. Aircraft on the West Ramp and at Airside 1 and 3, covering gates 1 through 59, use ground control on 121.8. Aircraft at Airside 2 and 4, covering gates 60 and higher, use ground control on 126.4. Flight crews should make initial contact with ground control on the frequency matching their departure gate location at KMCO.