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Orlando Executive Airport

Orlando Executive Airport
Orlando Executive Airport FL 28 Feb 1999.jpg
USGS aerial photo as of 28 February 1999
Summary
Airport type Public
Owner Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
Serves Orlando, Florida
Elevation AMSL 113 ft / 34 m
Coordinates 28°32′44″N 081°19′59″W / 28.54556°N 81.33306°W / 28.54556; -81.33306
Website www.orlandoairports.net
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ORL is located in Florida
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ORL is located in the US
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Location of airport in Florida / United States
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
7/25 6,004 1,830 Asphalt
13/31 4,625 1,410 Asphalt
Statistics (2001)
Aircraft operations 218,162
Based aircraft 242
Aircraft operations 218,162
Based aircraft 242

Orlando Executive Airport (IATA: ORLICAO: KORLFAA LID: ORL) is a public airport three miles (6 km) east of downtown Orlando, in Orange County, Florida. It is owned and operated by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) and serves general aviation.

Orlando Executive Airport is a general aviation and corporate aviation airport. Its proximity to the State Road 408 East-West Expressway and downtown Orlando makes it a popular airport. The airport is still the "minor" airport of Orlando, Florida, as Orlando International Airport is the airport for airline flights, drawing more passengers every year.

The airport has been used for special air industry events and showcases including the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention which was held there in 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2014. The airport has also been used since the 1990s as a landing site and staging site by Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) for Marine One and other supporting HMX-1 helicopter operations during Presidential visits to Orlando. All Presidential visits to the Orlando area are on Air Force One, which lands at Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Executive Airport covers 1,055 acres (427 ha) at an elevation of 113 feet (34 m). It has two asphalt runways: 7/25 is 6,004 by 150 feet (1,830 x 46 m) and 13/31 is 4,625 by 100 feet (1,409 x 30 m).


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