Orlando Sanford International (KSFB), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Orlando Sanford International (KSFB) sits roughly 20 nautical miles from downtown Orlando and functions as a high-capacity reliever for the metro area, recording 53,701 total annual operations with 18,099 attributed to business aviation in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data. The field is towered, operates on an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule, and offers four paved runways led by an 11,002-foot primary strip capable of handling large transport-category aircraft. Both 100LL and Jet A fuel are available, and onsite CBP inspection services with a USDA compliance agreement support international arrivals under published hours.
Runways
Orlando Sanford International has four paved runways. The longest, 09L/27R, is 11,002 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Orlando Sanford 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 Sanford 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 Sanford International recorded 18,099 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KSFB peaks in October and is comparatively lighter in January, indicating a seasonal concentration in the fall rather than a flat year-round distribution.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 1,812 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Orlando Sanford International averages 26.3 days above 90°F in August and 1.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.7°F, and January the coldest, at 71.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Orlando Sanford International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Taxiway P is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 40 feet.
For takeoff, turbojets should use the FAA NADP-2 comparable air carrier operations specifications profile or the NBAA profile. On visual approaches, pilots are requested to delay landing gear extension until operationally necessary.
Taxiway K is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 79 feet.
All unscheduled air carrier operations with at least 31 passenger seats require prior permission; contact the Director of Operations.
When the control tower is closed, activate MALSR on Runways 9R and 27R. PAPI is available on Runways 09L, 27R, 09C, 27C, 09R, 27L, 18, and 36. HIRL serves Runways 09L/27R and 09R/27L, and MIRL serves Runways 18/36 and 09C/27C, all controlled via CTAF.
Runway 09C/27C is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger service with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger service with more than 30 passenger seats.
This is the primary runway for air carrier operations.
Runway 09R/27L is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger service with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger service with more than 30 passenger seats. It is the primary flight training runway.
The approach to Runway 09L has a 50:1 obstacle clearance slope to the marked displaced threshold.
Calm wind runway: when wind is less than 5 knots, Runway 09L is preferred for all air carrier and large aircraft, and Runway 09R is preferred for general aviation operations.
Large and/or flocking birds, including eagles, are present in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 960/F/A/X/T
PCR VALUE: 1490/F/A/X/T
PCR VALUE: 310/F/A/X/T
PCR VALUE: 596/R/A/W/T
The center 75 feet of the surface is in good condition; the outer edge is in fair condition.
Flight training activity occurs in the traffic pattern and local area.
The US Customs and Border Protection General Aviation Facility operates Thursday through Monday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. All aircraft with fewer than 30 seats arriving to clear customs must contact frequency 129.075 prior to landing.
Personnel and equipment are working on the terminal ramp within 75 feet of Taxiway C centerline when aircraft are using Gates 7 or 8.
Due to facility constraints limiting the ability to accommodate diverted flights, aircraft operators should contact the airport for prior coordination, except in the case of a declared in-flight emergency.
Aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment must provide 24-hour advance notice or immediate reporting upon landing; contact Airport Operations.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Orlando Sanford International has five airfields within 21 NM. The closest is Orlando Executive (KORL), 14.84 NM south.
Part of the Orlando area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at KSFB?
Yes, Orlando Sanford International provides CBP inspection services onsite, supported by a USDA compliance agreement. The CBP General Aviation Facility operates Thursday through Monday, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Aircraft carrying fewer than 30 seats and arriving to clear customs must contact the facility on frequency 129.075 prior to landing. Operators arriving outside published hours or with larger passenger loads should plan accordingly, since the GAF schedule does not run seven days a week. This makes advance planning necessary for any international arrival at KSFB.
What is the longest runway at KSFB and can it handle large aircraft?
Runway 09L/27R at Orlando Sanford International is the longest, at 11,002 feet, with a width of 150 feet and an asphalt surface. This runway carries the highest pavement classification rating on the field and serves as the primary runway for air carrier operations. It is also the designated calm-wind runway for air carriers and large aircraft when winds are below 5 knots. The parallel 09R/27L runway is preferred for general aviation traffic under the same calm-wind conditions. Together these runways give KSFB the capacity to support a wide range of aircraft categories.
Are there any taxiway restrictions at KSFB that affect larger business jets?
Yes, Orlando Sanford International restricts two taxiways by wingspan. Taxiway P is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 40 feet, and Taxiway K is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 79 feet. Operators of large-cabin or wide-body business aircraft should confirm routing before requesting these taxiways. These restrictions matter most for larger transport-category jets when planning ground movement at KSFB, since misrouting could require a reroute after pushback.
Can scheduled airline flights use every runway at KSFB?
No. Runway 09C/27C at Orlando Sanford International is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations carrying more than 9 passenger seats, nor for non-scheduled passenger operations exceeding 30 passenger seats. The same restriction applies to Runway 09R/27L, which is also designated as the primary flight training runway. These two runways are effectively reserved for smaller aircraft and training activity rather than larger airline traffic. Runway 09L/27R remains the primary runway for air carrier operations at KSFB.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at Orlando Sanford International?
Business aviation traffic at KSFB is concentrated in October, which recorded 1,812 operations in 2025, the highest monthly total of the year according to FAA TFMSC data. April followed as the next busiest month, with 1,643 operations. The lowest volumes occurred in January, at 1,160 operations. This pattern shows a clear seasonal peak in the fall shoulder season at Orlando Sanford International rather than a flat distribution across the year. Dispatchers scheduling October arrivals should anticipate higher ramp and airspace demand.