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Orlando

Orlando International Airport

KMCO
1,053
Flights/Day
12:42
Local Time
New York
Timezone
96ft
Elevation
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27°C
Few Clouds • 5kt • 1020.10"
Observed: 15:53 UTC
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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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DEN 12:55 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
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BNA 13:05 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
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American Airlines
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Jetblue
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ORD 13:09 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
ATL 13:10 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
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HOU 13:10 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
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Allegiant Air
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Jetblue
PVD 13:20 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
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Southwest Airlines
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MKE 13:20 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
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Southwest Airlines
ORF 13:25 Local boeing 737-752 Forecast
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Frontier (Fran The Sea Lion Livery)
DFW 13:31 Local a20n Forecast
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Jetblue
PUJ 13:35 Local a321 Forecast
RV1637
Air Canada Rouge
YUL 13:35 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
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Southwest Airlines
IND 13:35 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
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Delta Connection
PIT 13:35 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
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Southwest Airlines
PHX 13:35 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
B61133
Jetblue
SJU 13:45 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
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Copa Airlines
PTY 13:48 Local boeing 737-8v3 Forecast
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Aeromexico
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AA2853
American Airlines
CLT 13:54 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
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Jetblue
RIC 13:55 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
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Spirit Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
PHL 13:57 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
NK668
Spirit Airlines
+1 codeshare NK
LBE 13:57 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
PD560
Porter
YHZ 14:00 Local -- Forecast
P3588
Porter
YOW 14:00 Local embraer e195-e2 Forecast
WN2499
Southwest Airlines
ALB 14:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
B61338
Jetblue
BDL 14:00 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
WS1347
Westjet
YWG 14:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
MX858
Breeze Airways
GSO 14:02 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
F91786
Frontier (Tex The Armadillo Livery)
RDU 14:05 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
MX860
Breeze Airways
OGS 14:06 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
UA291
United Airlines
+2 codeshares AA UA
ORD 14:07 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
F94919
Frontier (Sonny The Lemon Shark Livery)
+1 codeshare F9
DEN 14:08 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
Y44001
Volaris
SJO 14:08 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
AA986
American Airlines
PHL 14:09 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
DL1030
Delta Air Lines
ATL 14:10 Local boeing 757-251 Forecast
WN2629
Southwest Airlines
SMF 14:10 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN1492
Southwest Airlines
BWI 14:10 Local b737 Forecast
NK1608
Spirit Airlines
PIT 14:14 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
WN2022
Southwest Airlines
STL 14:15 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN2139
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
BNA 14:15 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
MX816
Breeze Airways
MHT 14:17 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
WN1514
Southwest Airlines
CLE 14:20 Local boeing 737-7bd Forecast
NK3885
Spirit Airlines
+2 codeshares B6 UA
EWR 14:27 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
WN2588
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
MSY 14:30 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
F94170
Frontier (Falkner The Roseate Tern Livery)
PHL 14:33 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
WN2225
Southwest Airlines
BWI 14:35 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN4661
Southwest Airlines
MDW 14:35 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
UA1832
United Airlines
LAX 14:35 Local boeing 737-924(er) Forecast
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 MCI
WN WN434 +1
boeing 737-8h4
12:50
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MCO IAH
UA UA774 +1
boeing 737-824
12:55
Local
MCO DEN
WN WN1639
boeing 737 max 8
12:55
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MCO AUA
WN WN1802
boeing 737-8h4
12:55
Local
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 STL
WN WN1349
boeing 737-7h4
13:05
Local
MCO CUN
F9 F9163 +1
airbus a321-211
13:05
Local
MCO BNA
WN WN3993
boeing 737-8h4
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 ATL
DL DL664
airbus a321-211
13:10
Local
MCO HOU
WN WN2275
boeing 737 max 8
13:10
Local
MCO JFK
DL DL2693 +2
airbus a321-271nx
13:11
Local
MCO EWR
UA UA1796
boeing 737-924(er)
13:15
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MCO CMH
WN WN2200
13:15
Local
MCO MDE
AV AV203
airbus a320-214
13:20
Local
MCO ABE
G4 G4162
airbus a320-214
13:20
Local
MCO PVD
B6 B62876
airbus a320-232
13:20
Local
MCO MKE
WN WN499 +2
boeing 737-8h4
13:25
Local
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
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MCO PUJ
B6 B61777
13:35
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MCO YUL
RV RV1637
airbus a321-211
13:35
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MCO IND
WN WN2680
boeing 737-7h4
13:35
Local
MCO PIT
DL DL5642
embraer e175lr
13:35
Local
MCO PHX
WN WN2887
boeing 737 max 8
13:45
Local
MCO SJU
B6 B61133
airbus a321-231
13:45
Local
MCO LAX
WN WN761
boeing 737 max 8
13:48
Local
MCO PTY
CM CM806
boeing 737-8v3
13:50
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MCO MEX
AM AM441
boeing 737 max 9
13:54
Local
MCO CLT
AA AA2853
airbus a321-231
13:55
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MCO RIC
B6 B6270
airbus a320-232
13:57
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MCO PHL
NK NK385 +1
airbus a320-232
13:57
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MCO LBE
NK NK668 +1
airbus a320-232
14:00
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MCO YHZ
PD PD560
14:00
Local
MCO YOW
P3588
embraer e195-e2
14:00
Local
MCO ALB
WN WN2499
boeing 737 max 8
14:00
Local
MCO BDL
B61338
airbus a320-232
14:00
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MCO YWG
WS WS1347
boeing 737 max 8
14:02
Local
MCO GSO
MX858
airbus a220-300
14:05
Local
MCO RDU
F9 F91786
airbus a320-251n
14:06
Local
MCO OGS
MX860
airbus a220-300
14:07
Local
MCO ORD
UA UA291 +2
airbus a321-271nx
14:08
Local
MCO DEN
F9 F94919 +1
airbus a320-251n
14:08
Local
MCO SJO
Y4 Y44001
airbus a320-271n
14:09
Local
MCO PHL
AA AA986
boeing 737-823
14:10
Local
MCO ATL
DL DL1030
boeing 757-251
14:10
Local
MCO SMF
WN WN2629
boeing 737 max 8
14:10
Local
MCO BWI
WN WN1492
14:14
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MCO PIT
NK NK1608
airbus a321-231
14:15
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MCO STL
WN WN2022
boeing 737-7h4
14:15
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MCO BNA
WN WN2139 +1
boeing 737-7h4
14:17
Local
MCO MHT
MX816
airbus a220-300
14:20
Local
MCO CLE
WN WN1514
boeing 737-7bd
14:27
Local
MCO EWR
NK NK3885 +2
airbus a320-232
14:30
Local
MCO MSY
WN WN2588 +1
boeing 737-8h4
14:33
Local
MCO PHL
F9 F94170
airbus a321-271nx
14:35
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MCO BWI
WN WN2225
boeing 737 max 8
14:35
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MCO MDW
WN WN4661
boeing 737 max 8
14:35
Local
MCO LAX
UA UA1832
boeing 737-924(er)
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