Lakeland, Florida

Private charter · Lakeland, FL

Private charter to & from Lakeland

Fly private to Lakeland for SUN 'n FUN, I-4 corridor business and Frank Lloyd Wright architecture between Tampa and Orlando.

  • LAL
  • GIF
  • BOW
  • KPCM
  • ZPH
  • KVDF

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Fly private in Lakeland

Lakeland, without the hub.

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Passengers
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Lakeland sits on I-4 almost exactly between Tampa and Orlando, and that location has made it a major distribution and logistics hub, with large warehouses and fulfillment centers spread across Polk County. Publix Super Markets is headquartered here, and healthcare, manufacturing and the phosphate industry round out the regional economy. Florida Southern College, home to the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world, gives the city a landmark few places can match.

For pilots, Lakeland is famous as the home of the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo each spring, one of the largest aviation gatherings in the country. Visitors also come for the dozens of lakes that give the city its name, Detroit Tigers spring training, and easy access to Legoland Florida and Bok Tower Gardens. Flying privately avoids I-4 traffic in both directions and connects Lakeland to South Florida, the Panhandle or the Bahamas without a trip to a larger hub. For distribution executives touring facilities, it can turn a two-day trip into one.

Airports

Charter to and from Lakeland airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Lakeland, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • LAL

    Commercial airport

    Lakeland Linder International Airport

    Lakeland · KLAL

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    8,500 ft

  • GIF

    Regional airport

    Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field

    Winter Haven · KGIF

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    5,005 ft

  • BOW

    Regional airport

    Bartow Executive Airport

    Bartow · KBOW

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KPCM

    Regional airport

    Plant City Municipal Airport

    Plant City

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    3,950 ft

  • ZPH

    Regional airport

    Zephyrhills Municipal Airport

    Zephyrhills · KZPH

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,072 ft

  • KVDF

    Regional airport

    Tampa Executive Airport

    Tampa

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Lakeland

When to go. Winter and spring are ideal, with mild weather, Detroit Tigers spring training in February and March, and the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo in early April drawing aviators from around the world. Fall is pleasant for walking the lakes and touring the Wright buildings. Summers are hot and humid, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, and hurricane season runs from June through November, which can bring heavy rain to Central Florida.

  1. 01

    Frank Lloyd Wright at Florida Southern College

    The campus holds a celebrated collection of Wright-designed buildings, including the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel and esplanades connecting the campus, explored on guided architectural tours.

  2. 02

    Lake Morton

    A downtown lake known for its swans, descended from a pair given to the city from Queen Elizabeth II's royal flock, with walking paths and the Polk Museum of Art nearby.

  3. 03

    SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo

    Each spring, one of the largest aviation events in the country brings daily air shows, hundreds of exhibitors and tens of thousands of pilots and aviation fans to Lakeland.

  4. 04

    Bok Tower Gardens

    In nearby Lake Wales, a 205-foot singing carillon tower rises above gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., with daily carillon recitals and views from one of Florida's highest points.

  5. 05

    Legoland Florida

    In Winter Haven, this family theme park built on the site of historic Cypress Gardens features Lego-themed rides, a water park and the preserved botanical gardens.

  6. 06

    Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

    The Detroit Tigers have trained in Lakeland since the 1930s, and this ballpark hosts Grapefruit League games each February and March plus minor-league baseball in summer.

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Questions

Flying private in Lakeland

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Lakeland?

Littlebird flies in and out of Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field (GIF), Bartow Executive Airport (BOW), Plant City Municipal Airport (KPCM), Zephyrhills Municipal Airport (ZPH), and Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Lakeland?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Lakeland?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Lakeland?

Popular trips include Miami (about 1 hr 5 min), Nassau (about 2 hr), Atlanta (about 2 hr 25 min), and Birmingham (about 2 hr 45 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Lakeland, FL safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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