Advisory Board

Airport Governance

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 Assistant City Manager.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board is comprised of nine (9) members who are appointed by the City Commission. Members include: the Mayor of Lakeland, one mayoral appointed City of Lakeland Commissioner, one General Aviation Representative, one Corporate Aviation Representative, one Airport Tenant Representative, one Economic Development Representative, and three Citizen At-Large Representatives. Each representative’s initial term consists of three (3) years, with an option of one additional three (3) year term.

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, Kristin Meador. 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.