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Orlando

Orlando International Airport

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740
Flights/Day
09:24
Local Time
New York
Timezone
96ft
Elevation
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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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F9 F91565
airbus a320-251n
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airbus a320-232
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boeing 737 max 8
09:35
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B6 B6488
airbus a320-232
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boeing 737-924(er)
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DL DL504
airbus a321-271nx
09:39
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MCO MSY
F9 F91431 +1
airbus a320-271n
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WN WN4628
boeing 737 max 8
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airbus a320-232
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boeing 757-33n
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boeing 737 max 8
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boeing 737 max 9
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AA AA1405 +1
airbus a321-231
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WN WN1917
boeing 737 max 8
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boeing 737-8h4
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UA UA2683
airbus a321-271nx
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MX418
airbus a220-300
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MCO PIT
WN WN3885
boeing 737-8h4
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MCO BNA
WN WN1059 +1
boeing 737 max 8
09:57
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DL DL1337
airbus a320-212
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DL DL2204
boeing 757-232
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boeing 737-8h4
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B6 B6138
airbus a320-232
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airbus a320-232
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DL DL1164
airbus a321-271nx
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MCO PVD
MX717
airbus a220-300
10:05
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boeing 737-8h4
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MX310
airbus a220-300
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airbus a320-232
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boeing 737-8h4
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MX914
airbus a220-300
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boeing 737-8h4
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boeing 737-8h4
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airbus a321-231
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boeing 737-7h4
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airbus a320-232
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boeing 737 max 8
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boeing 737-7h4
10:26
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AA AA2870
airbus a321-231
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B6 B62152
airbus a321-231
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AC AC1258
boeing 737 max 8
10:30
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boeing 737-8h4
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boeing 737 max 8
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airbus a319-114
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WN WN272
boeing 737 max 8
10:36
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AA AA2084
airbus a321-253nx
10:57
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B6 B61584 +1
airbus a321-231
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MCO ORD
NK NK393
airbus a320-232
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MCO LGA
B6 B6598
airbus a320-232
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MCO ATL
DL DL1213
boeing 757-232
11:04
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MCO MIA
AA AA2832 +1
boeing 737-823
11:07
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MCO IAD
UA UA646
boeing 737 max 9
11:10
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MCO CVG
DL DL511
boeing 737-832
11:10
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MCO SJU
F9 F92250
airbus a320-271n
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UA UA2858
boeing 737 max 9
11:10
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MCO YYZ
WS WS1033 +1
boeing 737-8ct
11:11
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MCO SJO
B6 B61695
airbus a320-232
11:11
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DL DL2031
airbus a321-271nx
11:14
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SY SY342
boeing 737-91m(er)
11:15
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MCO STL
WN WN1349
boeing 737-7h4
11:20
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P3592
embraer e195-e2
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MCO CUN
WN WN923 +1
boeing 737-7h4
11:20
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WN WN3163
boeing 737-8h4
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AA AA3080
airbus a321-231
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