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Orlando

Orlando International Airport

KMCO
1,053
Flights/Day
11:41
Local Time
New York
Timezone
96ft
Elevation
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26°C
Few Clouds • 3kt • 1020.40"
Observed: 14:53 UTC
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11:00
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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

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NK551
Spirit Airlines
IND 11:42 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
B6833
Jetblue
SJU 11:45 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AA2821
American Airlines
+1 codeshare NK
DFW 11:45 Local boeing 777-223(er) Forecast
UA1520
United Airlines
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DEN 11:45 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
UA2624
United Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
IAH 11:47 Local boeing 737-824 Forecast
WN4968
Southwest Airlines
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MDW 11:50 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
F92529
Frontier (Cactus The Coyote Livery)
DTW 11:50 Local -- Forecast
DL1730
Delta Air Lines
MSP 11:50 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
AA763
American Airlines
+1 codeshare B6
LGA 11:52 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
UA486
United Airlines
CLE 11:52 Local boeing 737-924(er) Forecast
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Southwest Airlines
BWI 11:55 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
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CLT 11:55 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
CM239
Copa Airlines
PTY 11:56 Local boeing 737-8v3 Forecast
UA2613
United Airlines
IAD 11:58 Local boeing 737-924(er) Forecast
DL1658
Delta Air Lines
ATL 12:00 Local -- Forecast
AC1261
Air Canada
YOW 12:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL5862
Delta Connection
SDF 12:05 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
RV1675
Air Canada Rouge
YYZ 12:10 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
UA1866
United Airlines
EWR 12:11 Local boeing 737-924(er) Forecast
MX523
Breeze Airways
BDL 12:14 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
WN4156
Southwest Airlines (Triple Crown Livery)
BHM 12:15 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
WN2354
Southwest Airlines
STL 12:15 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
AA2084
American Airlines
+1 codeshare F9
PHL 12:17 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
MX363
Breeze Airways
TRI 12:20 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
B61086
Jetblue
BUF 12:23 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
UA2475
United Airlines
ORD 12:25 Local boeing 757-33n Forecast
DL5613
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare WN
GRR 12:25 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
WN5056
Southwest Airlines
PIT 12:30 Local -- Forecast
WN4673
Southwest Airlines
OMA 12:30 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
B6241
Jetblue (I ♥ Ny Livery)
NAS 12:35 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
F92667
Frontier (Lupe The Fur Seal Livery)
CLE 12:36 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
WN4486
Southwest Airlines
BWI 12:40 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA2458
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
DFW 12:40 Local -- Forecast
WN1669
Southwest Airlines
MDW 12:45 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
G37737
Gol
FOR 12:45 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
B61932
Jetblue
PWM 12:48 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
B62424
Jetblue
+1 codeshare WN
DCA 12:49 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
UA774
United Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
IAH 12:50 Local boeing 737-824 Forecast
WN434
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
MCI 12:50 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
WN1639
Southwest Airlines
DEN 12:55 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN1802
Southwest Airlines
AUA 12:55 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
MX2854
Breeze Airways
+1 codeshare F9
RDU 12:55 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
AA486
American Airlines
BOS 13:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
P3560
Porter
YHZ 13:00 Local embraer e195-e2 Forecast
B61078
Jetblue
PUJ 13:00 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
DL2019
Delta Air Lines
JFK 13:02 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
F9163
Frontier (Elrey The Elk Livery)
+1 codeshare B6
CUN 13:05 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
WN3993
Southwest Airlines
BNA 13:05 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
WN1349
Southwest Airlines
STL 13:05 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
AA3148
American Airlines
+1 codeshare F9
LGA 13:06 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
B61013
Jetblue
CUN 13:07 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
F93043
Frontier (Max The Lynx Livery)
ORD 13:09 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL2693
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares B6 DL
JFK 13:10 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
WN2275
Southwest Airlines
HOU 13:10 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL664
Delta Air Lines
ATL 13:10 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
UA1796
United Airlines
EWR 13:11 Local boeing 737-924(er) Forecast
AV203
Avianca
MDE 13:15 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
WN2200
Southwest Airlines
CMH 13:15 Local b737 Forecast
WN499
Southwest Airlines
+2 codeshares F9 WN
MKE 13:20 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
G4162
Allegiant Air
ABE 13:20 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
B62876
Jetblue
PVD 13:20 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
WN5055
Southwest Airlines
STL 13:25 Local -- Forecast
WN4901
Southwest Airlines
ORF 13:25 Local boeing 737-752 Forecast
WN292
Southwest Airlines
MBJ 13:30 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
F91951
Frontier (Fran The Sea Lion Livery)
DFW 13:31 Local a20n Forecast
WN2680
Southwest Airlines
IND 13:35 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
B61777
Jetblue
PUJ 13:35 Local a321 Forecast
DL5642
Delta Connection
PIT 13:35 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
RV1637
Air Canada Rouge
YUL 13:35 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
WN2887
Southwest Airlines
PHX 13:35 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
11:42
Local
MCO IND
NK NK551
airbus a320-271n
11:45
Local
MCO SJU
B6 B6833
airbus a320-232
11:45
Local
MCO DFW
AA AA2821 +1
boeing 777-223(er)
11:45
Local
MCO DEN
UA UA1520 +1
airbus a321-271nx
11:47
Local
MCO IAH
UA UA2624 +1
boeing 737-824
11:50
Local
MCO MDW
WN WN4968 +1
boeing 737 max 8
11:50
Local
MCO DTW
F9 F92529
11:50
Local
MCO MSP
DL DL1730
airbus a321-211
11:52
Local
MCO LGA
AA AA763 +1
boeing 737-823
11:52
Local
MCO CLE
UA UA486
boeing 737-924(er)
11:55
Local
MCO BWI
WN WN1915
boeing 737-7h4
11:55
Local
MCO CLT
F9 F91556
airbus a320-251n
11:56
Local
MCO PTY
CM CM239
boeing 737-8v3
11:58
Local
MCO IAD
UA UA2613
boeing 737-924(er)
12:00
Local
MCO ATL
DL DL1658
12:00
Local
MCO YOW
AC AC1261
boeing 737 max 8
12:05
Local
MCO SDF
DL DL5862
embraer e175lr
12:10
Local
MCO YYZ
RV RV1675
airbus a321-211
12:11
Local
MCO EWR
UA UA1866
boeing 737-924(er)
12:14
Local
MCO BDL
MX523
airbus a220-300
12:15
Local
MCO BHM
WN WN4156
boeing 737-8h4
12:15
Local
MCO STL
WN WN2354
boeing 737-8h4
12:17
Local
MCO PHL
AA AA2084 +1
airbus a321-231
12:20
Local
MCO TRI
MX363
airbus a220-300
12:23
Local
MCO BUF
B6 B61086
airbus a320-232
12:25
Local
MCO ORD
UA UA2475
boeing 757-33n
12:25
Local
MCO GRR
DL DL5613 +1
embraer e175lr
12:30
Local
MCO PIT
WN WN5056
12:30
Local
MCO OMA
WN WN4673
boeing 737 max 8
12:35
Local
MCO NAS
B6 B6241
airbus a320-232
12:36
Local
MCO CLE
F9 F92667
airbus a321-271nx
12:40
Local
MCO BWI
WN WN4486
boeing 737 max 8
12:40
Local
MCO DFW
AA AA2458 +1
12:45
Local
MCO MDW
WN WN1669
boeing 737-8h4
12:45
Local
MCO FOR
G3 G37737
boeing 737 max 8
12:48
Local
MCO PWM
B6 B61932
airbus a320-232
12:49
Local
MCO DCA
B6 B62424 +1
airbus a220-300
12:50
Local
MCO IAH
UA UA774 +1
boeing 737-824
12:50
Local
MCO MCI
WN WN434 +1
boeing 737-8h4
12:55
Local
MCO DEN
WN WN1639
boeing 737 max 8
12:55
Local
MCO AUA
WN WN1802
boeing 737-8h4
12:55
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MCO RDU
MX2854 +1
airbus a220-300
13:00
Local
MCO BOS
AA AA486
boeing 737 max 8
13:00
Local
MCO YHZ
P3560
embraer e195-e2
13:00
Local
MCO PUJ
B6 B61078
airbus a320-232
13:02
Local
MCO JFK
DL DL2019
airbus a321-271nx
13:05
Local
MCO CUN
F9 F9163 +1
airbus a321-211
13:05
Local
MCO BNA
WN WN3993
boeing 737-8h4
13:05
Local
MCO STL
WN WN1349
boeing 737-7h4
13:06
Local
MCO LGA
AA AA3148 +1
boeing 737-823
13:07
Local
MCO CUN
B6 B61013
airbus a320-232
13:09
Local
MCO ORD
F93043
airbus a321-211
13:10
Local
MCO JFK
DL DL2693 +2
airbus a321-271nx
13:10
Local
MCO HOU
WN WN2275
boeing 737 max 8
13:10
Local
MCO ATL
DL DL664
airbus a321-211
13:11
Local
MCO EWR
UA UA1796
boeing 737-924(er)
13:15
Local
MCO MDE
AV AV203
airbus a320-214
13:15
Local
MCO CMH
WN WN2200
13:20
Local
MCO MKE
WN WN499 +2
boeing 737-8h4
13:20
Local
MCO ABE
G4 G4162
airbus a320-214
13:20
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MCO PVD
B6 B62876
airbus a320-232
13:25
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MCO STL
WN WN5055
13:25
Local
MCO ORF
WN WN4901
boeing 737-752
13:30
Local
MCO MBJ
WN WN292
boeing 737 max 8
13:31
Local
MCO DFW
F9 F91951
13:35
Local
MCO IND
WN WN2680
boeing 737-7h4
13:35
Local
MCO PUJ
B6 B61777
13:35
Local
MCO PIT
DL DL5642
embraer e175lr
13:35
Local
MCO YUL
RV RV1637
airbus a321-211
13:35
Local
MCO PHX
WN WN2887
boeing 737 max 8
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