Advisory Board

Lakeland Linder International Airport is owned and operated by the City of Lakeland, which is governed by a seven member board (the Mayor of the City of Lakeland, and six other members who are elected by the constituency). The Airport is managed by the Airport Director who reports to the Deputy City Manager.

The Airport Advisory Board is comprised of seven (7) members who are appointed by the City Commission. Members include: one City of Lakeland Commissioner, one General Aviation Representative (initial term one year), one Corporate Aviation Representative (initial term two years), one Airport Tenant Representative (initial term three years), one Citizen At-Large Representative (initial term one year), one Citizen At-Large Representative (initial term two years), and one Citizen At-Large Representative (initial term of three years).

The Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) Airport Advisory Board provides input regarding operations, capital projects, planning, and strategic business development opportunities at LAL. To request copies of past meeting agendas, presentations, and minutes please e-mail [email protected].

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statute, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, or those requiring language assistance (free of charge) should contact the City of Lakeland ADA Specialist, Jenny Sykes. Because providing a reasonable accommodation may require outside assistance, organizations, or resources, the City asks that any request be made with as much notice as possible, preferably 72 hours, but no later than 48 hours in advance of the event, at: (863) 834-8444, Email: [email protected]. If hearing impaired, please contact the TDD numbers: Local – (863) 834-8333 or 1-(800) 955-8771 (TDD – Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) or the Florida Relay Service number: 1-(800) 955-8770 (VOICE), for assistance.