Orlando International Airport is a large airport serving Orlando, United States. Its IATA code is MCO and its ICAO code is KMCO. The airport lies at an elevation of 96 ft (29 m) above sea level. It has 4 runway(s); the longest is 18L/36R, 12,005 ft (3,659 m) long. Local time follows the America/New_York time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MCO
- ICAO code
- KMCO
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 96 ft (29 m)
- Coordinates
- 28.4294, -81.3090
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 9,001 ft · 2,744 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 12,005 ft · 3,659 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Partially paved | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 12,004 ft · 3,659 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Orlando International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SFB Orlando Sanford International Airport | Orlando, United States | 39 km · 24 mi |
| MLB Melbourne Orlando International Airport | Melbourne, United States | 75 km · 47 mi |
| LAL Lakeland Linder International Airport | Lakeland, United States | 85 km · 53 mi |
| DAB Daytona Beach International Airport | Daytona Beach, United States | 87 km · 54 mi |
| VRB Vero Beach Regional Airport | Vero Beach, United States | 123 km · 76 mi |
| TPA Tampa International Airport | Tampa, United States | 130 km · 81 mi |
| PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | Pinellas Park, United States | 147 km · 91 mi |
| SRQ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | Sarasota/Bradenton, United States | 168 km · 104 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MCO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 651 | 404 | 351 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,521 | 945 | 821 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,060 | 1,280 | 1,112 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,562 | 2,214 | 1,923 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,869 | 4,268 | 3,709 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,965 | 4,328 | 3,761 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,239 | 4,498 | 3,909 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,619 | 4,734 | 4,114 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,449 | 5,871 | 5,102 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,699 | 7,270 | 6,317 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,176 | 7,566 | 6,574 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,461 | 7,743 | 6,728 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,154 | 8,173 | 7,102 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 13,275 | 8,249 | 7,168 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,038 | 9,344 | 8,120 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 16,656 | 10,349 | 8,993 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 119.400 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 121.250 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 134.700 |
| GND | GND | 121.800 |
| OPS | AR OPS | 41.500 |
| RDO | ST PETERSBURG RDO | 122.100 |
| RDO | ST PETERSBURG RDO | 122.200 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.450 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Orlando International Airport?
The IATA code of Orlando International Airport is MCO and its ICAO code is KMCO.
Where is Orlando International Airport located?
Orlando International Airport is in Orlando, Florida, United States, at 28.4294, -81.3090.
What time zone is Orlando International Airport in?
Orlando International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/New_York. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Orlando International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18L/36R, 12,005 ft (3,659 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Orlando International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), about 39 km (24 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.