🇺🇸 Kissimmee Gateway Airport

Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) is a publicly owned general aviation (GA) airport located in Osceola County, Florida, approximately 17 miles southwest of downtown Orlando and 8 miles south of Walt Disney World.pdf?sfvrsn=d184823e_3),. It serves as an FAA-designated reliever airport for Orlando International Airport (MCO).pdf?sfvrsn=d184823e_3).

Type of Facility and Operations:

• General Aviation: Primarily hosts business/corporate aviation, recreational flying, and flight training.pdf?sfvrsn=d184823e_3).
• Runways: Two paved runways: 15-33 (6,001 ft x 100 ft) and 6-24 (5,001 ft x 100 ft).pdf?sfvrsn=d184823e_3),.
• Services: Features two Fixed-Based Operators (FBOs), several flight schools, aircraft maintenance, avionics, and fuel (100LL and Jet A).pdf?sfvrsn=d184823e_3),,.
• Special Operations: Includes glider and helicopter operations, with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit and helicopter tour operators conducting significant activity.pdf?sfvrsn=d184823e_3),.

Notable Features:

• Location: Strategically located near major Central Florida attractions like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and the Orange County Convention Center, serving both business and leisure travelers.pdf?sfvrsn=d184823e_3),.
• Economic Impact: Plays an important role in the regional economy, with an estimated economic impact (output) of $946 million.pdf?sfvrsn=d184823e_3).
• Career Opportunities: Offers education and job training in aviation-related fields such as aircraft maintenance and avionics.pdf?sfvrsn=d184823e_3),.

Current Status:

• Operational: The airport is currently operational and open to the public.
• Control Tower: Has an operational control tower with specific hours (0700-2200, year-round, 7 days a week).
• Airspace: Class D airspace when the tower is active; otherwise, Class G.

*Sources researched: flykissimmee.com, fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net, aopa.org, skyvector.com*