Orlando International Airport (KMCO)
Orlando, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KMCO
IATA
MCO
City
Orlando
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
96 ft
Runways
4 runways
Coordinates
28.4312, -81.3080
Overview
Major Florida airport near many flight training academies. Excellent year-round VFR weather ideal for training.
Current Weather at KMCO
Pilots flying into or out of Orlando International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KMCO 210053Z 09010KT 10SM FEW070 26/21 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02610211Wind 090° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 09
Current TAF
TAF KMCO 202333Z 2100/2206 10011KT P6SM FEW060 FEW090 SCT300 FM210300 14005KT P6SM FEW035 FEW050 FM211900 11010KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB SCT120 FM220000 11008KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 SCT100 SCT250 FM220400 13005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200Decode METAR for KMCO
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Orlando International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KMCO. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KMCO. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Orlando. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Orlando International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Orlando International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KMCO include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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