Lakeland Linder International Airport

Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) is a City of Lakeland, Florida airport that describes itself as one of the most dynamic and diversified airports in the country, hosting everything from flight training to fighter jets. More than 65 businesses and organisations are based at the airport, which is home to the NOAA Hurricane Hunters and to the aerospace programmes of the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, Polk State College, Southeastern University and Traviss Technical College. The airport generates 1.5 billion US dollars in regional economic impact, records about 143,000 aircraft operations a year including 42 based jets and turboprops, and ranks as the 98th busiest airport in the United States.

Facilities and services

• FAA Part 139 certificated airport able to accept air carrier aircraft, with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Index B services and Index C available on request, and a US Customs and Border Protection facility
• Scheduled passenger service from Avelo Airlines to ten destinations, including an inaugural flight to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, promoted as affordable flights with easy access to the whole I-4 corridor
• An Air Carrier Incentive Program, aircraft noise and drone information, a badging office, airport operations and projects pages, and an advisory board
• An airport master plan updated in autumn 2020 that defines development over the next 20 years, funded through a grant partnership with the FAA, the Florida Department of Transportation and local sources

Administration

Airport administration is led by airport director Kris Hallstrand, who reports to the assistant city manager of the City of Lakeland and leads a team of 26 staff responsible for daily administration, operation and maintenance. The site covers Florida statute 332.0075 and Title VI compliance, employment information and passenger guidance such as arriving 90 minutes before departure.

Shows

Lakeland Linder International Airport appears in the sponsor and exhibitor lists of the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo 2027.

Contact

Lakeland, Florida, United States, airport administration phone +1 863 834 3298
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