Fly In and Join the Fun!
Take your weekend to new heights and fly in for the Affordable Flying Expo, happening November 13–15, 2026, at the SUN ’n FUN Expo Campus in Lakeland, Florida. Whether you’re arriving solo or with your flying friends, there’s no better way to experience the excitement than by landing right in the middle of it all. Enjoy a smooth arrival, park among fellow aviators, and spend the weekend exploring aircraft, forums, exhibitors, and aviation camaraderie at its best. We can’t wait to welcome you to the ramp! 
View arrival details below and get ready to join us for an unforgettable weekend of affordable aviation!
Aircraft Arrivals During Expo Hours
All aircraft arrivals and departures during expo hours (9 AM–5 PM, November 13–15) will utilize Entry Gate 45 from Taxiway F.
KLAL is a public-use airport. Pilots should check all NOTAMs prior to flying in and are responsible for following all FAA regulations and communicating with the tower. Upon landing, request taxi via Taxiway F to Entry Gate 45.
Attendees flying in will be parked in the itinerant aircraft parking area, and volunteers will be on-site to guide you to your parking space. Static and demo aircraft must show proper credentials to be taxied into the display area.
Important: All aircraft must have proper tie-downs and be secured when not active. Tie-downs will be subject to inspection.
AFE Tickets can be purchased online in advance and picked up at the Ticketing Booth near Sunset Grill
Lakeland International Airport Pilot Information
Airport Frequencies
ATIS | AWOS-3PT | Lakeland Tower | Lakeland Ground |
Tampa Approach | Tampa Departure | CTAF | UNICOM |
Runway Information
Runway 10/28 Dimensions 8500 x 150 feet Weight Limits PCN 79 F/A/X/T (S-50 D-250 2D-550, 2D/2D2-1120) High Intensity Edge, Center Line, and Touchdown Zone (RWY 10) Lighting Approach Lighting ALSF-2 (RWY 10) | Runway 05/23 Dimensions 5000 x 150 feet Weight Limits PCN 35 F/A/X/T (S-94 D-150 2S-93) High Intensity Edge Lighting | Runway 08/26 (Prior Permission Required) Dimensions 2208 x 60 feet Weight Limits Turf |
NOTAM Information
For NOTAM Information visit https://notams.aim.faa.gov/notamSearch/
Fuel Information
Jet-A & 100LL Available 24/7 (Full Service 0600 – 2200 Local)
For Fuel Prices visit http://www.airnav.com/airport/KLAL
FBO Information
Hours of Operation 0600 – 2200 Local / 365 Days a Year
ASRI: 129.95
Phone: 863-644-4460
Phone (After Hours): 954-669-7773
For additional information visit https://aerocenters.com/
Location Information
Surveyed Elevation is 142 feet MSL.
Magnetic Variation from 2020 is 6 degrees West.
Air Traffic Services
- Class D Services 24 Hours a Day / 365 Days a Year
- For Digital FAA Airport Diagrams and Terminal Procedure visit FAA.gov
- For Digital FAA Chart Supplements visit FAA.gov
- LAL VOR/TAC Located on Field
- CAT III ILS, VOR, and GPS Approaches Available
- For further information consult the Southest U.S. Approach Plates, Southeast U.S. AFD, Tampa VFR Sectional and applicable IFR Charts
- Third Party Informational Sites: AirNAV.com, FltPlan.com, Skyvector.com
Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Services (ARFF)
The Lakeland Airport is certified under CFR Part 139 as a Class 1 Airport, with ARFF Index B, Index C services available on request. Lakeland’s Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Services (ARFF) Station #7 is manned 24 hours a day by City of Lakeland Firefighters.