Orlando International Airport (KMCO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Orlando International Airport in Orlando, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Orlando International Airport (KMCO) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Orlando, FL at 96 ft. KMCO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (17L, 17R, 18L, 18R) — longest 12,005 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KMCO in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 5,000 ft, a few clouds at 30,000 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMCO 290553Z 24005KT 10SM FEW050 FEW300 27/24 A2988
What changed at KMCO?
Since the 0453Z (12:53 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMCO
KMCO is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17L, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 96 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
MCO ARR INFO G 0553Z. 24005KT 10SM FEW050 27/24 A2988 (TWO NINER EIGHT EIGHT). SIMULTANEOUS APPCHS, ILS RWY 17L, RNAV APCH RWY 18L, RNAV RNP APCH RWY 17L. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. TOWER FREQ ALL COMBINED ON 124.3. CTC TWR ON 124.3 FOR TAXI. RWY 18R, 36L CLSD UFN. C CLSD BTWN, B1 AND, J B10 CLSD BTWN, A AND, RY18L J CLSD BETWEEN, A AND RY18L, B2 CLSD BTWN TWY B AND TWY C UFN. NOTAM RWY 36L ILS OTS. HAZS WX INFO FOR MCO AREA AVBL ON FLT SVC FREQ. INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY IN THE VCNTY OF THE ARPT. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO G.
MCO DEP INFO T 0553Z. 24005KT 10SM FEW050 27/24 A2988 (TWO NINER EIGHT EIGHT). DEPG RWYS 17R, 18L. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. TOWER FREQ ALL COMBINED ON 124.3. CTC TWR ON 124.3 FOR TAXI. RWY 18R, 36L CLSD UFN. C CLSD BTWN, B1 AND, J B10 CLSD BTWN, A AND, RY18L J CLSD BETWEEN, A AND RY18L, B2 CLSD BTWN TWY B AND TWY C UFN. HAZS WX INFO FOR MCO AREA AVBL ON FLT SVC FREQ. INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY IN THE VCNTY OF THE ARPT. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO T.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KMCO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17LFAV | 9,001 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 17R | 10,000 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 18L | 12,005 ft | PEM | 2 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 18R | 12,004 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 35L | 10,000 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 35R | 9,001 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 36L | 12,004 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 36R | 12,005 ft | PEM | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMCO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Orlando International Airport in Orlando, FL: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KMCO is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KMCO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TPA UA /OV TPA010080/TM 0433/FL340/TP A321/TB LGT
TPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TPA010080Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0433Reported at 04:33 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0111/FLDURC/TP C172/WX 10SM/RM SMOOTH
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0111Reported at 01:11 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.WX 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
OMN UA /OV OMN120097/TM 0103/FL220/TP BCS3/TB NEG
OMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OMN120097Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0103Reported at 01:03 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMCO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMCO reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 28 kt, the lowest ceiling was 13,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17L/17R/18L/18R
- 74%
- 35L/35R/36L/36R
- 26%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (1:23 AM EDT)
TAF KMCO 290523Z 2906/3012 22006KT P6SM FEW300 FM291300 24010KT P6SM SCT040 SCT250 FM291600 24012G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB SCT250 FM292300 24009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KMCO
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KMCO.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KMCO
- IATA
- MCO
- FAA LID
- MCO
- City
- Orlando
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 96 ft
- Coordinates
- 28.4294, -81.3090
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 12,005 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 121.25 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 35m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- West Field - TORCHS RC Heli Club — Ocoee, FL · 19 mi
- RCACF - Remote Control Association of Central Florida - Don Lowe Field — Apopka, FL · 19 mi
- Osceola Flyers - W Southport Rd — Kissimmee, FL · 20 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMCO reported VFR conditions during about 92.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 316 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.5 kt, calm 12.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85.8 | 7.5 | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 84.5 | 8.8 | 4.2 | 2.5 |
| Mar | 91.5 | 5.4 | 2.1 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 93.2 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| May | 95.0 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Jun | 94.8 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 96.5 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 96.0 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 94.8 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Oct | 94.2 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Nov | 88.4 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| Dec | 84.2 | 8.0 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 kt |
| Feb | 7.0 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.4 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.8 kt |
| Jul | 4.9 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 5.7 kt |
| Oct | 6.8 kt |
| Nov | 6.9 kt |
| Dec | 6.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMCO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Orlando International Airport in Orlando, FL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KMCO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMCO?+
KMCO has 8 runways — 17L, 17R, 18L, 18R, 35L, 35R, 36L, 36R; the longest is 12,005 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMCO report its own weather?+
Yes — Orlando International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMCO have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMCO broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KMCO publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KMCO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Orlando International Airport (KMCO) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Orlando International Airport (KMCO)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Orlando International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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