Orlando

Orlando International Airport

KMCO

740

Flights/Day

02:15

Local Time

New York

Timezone

96ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

KMCO

VFR

25°C

Partly Cloudy • Calm • 1017.40"

Observed: 05:53 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast Convective Activity

12k 8k 4k 0

23:00

CLR

15:00

CLR

20:00

25k

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 02:00 local time

About Orlando International Airport

Orlando experiences Florida's afternoon thunderstorm pattern, especially June-September. Hurricane season can bring significant disruptions.

Is Orlando Airport turbulent?

Orlando experiences classic Florida weather: daily summer thunderstorms and hurricane risk during tropical season. The afternoon sea breeze from both coasts converges over central Florida, triggering intense storm development almost every summer day. Ground stops are routine during the May-September thunderstorm season. Hurricane season adds another layer of risk from June through November.

March 2025 storms caused 700 delays and 100+ cancellations
Summer thunderstorms can bring 60 mph wind gusts
Sea breeze convergence triggers daily afternoon storms

Why are Orlando thunderstorms so predictable?

Central Florida's peninsula geography creates a unique weather pattern. Gulf and Atlantic sea breezes push inland each afternoon and collide over the Orlando area, triggering explosive thunderstorm development. This happens like clockwork during summer, typically between 3-7 PM. The storms are intense but usually pass within an hour.

When is the best time to fly from Orlando?

October through April offers significantly calmer conditions. Morning flights year-round beat the afternoon storm cycle. If traveling in summer, expect delays and book early departures. Hurricane season (June-November) can bring extended closures when storms threaten. The theme parks are crowded but flying is actually easier in winter.

Is turbulence at Orlando dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Orlando?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection