Attention Travelers and Airport Guests: The north entrance to the terminal parking lot is currently closed. To access the parking lot, use the entrance located at the terminal curb on the south side.
Additionally, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has closed Waring Road north of Drane Field Road (SR 572) to Exit 4 of the Polk Parkway, as part of ongoing roadway improvements near Lakeland International Airport (LAL). This closure will remain in place through late December 2025.
Eastbound and westbound traffic on Drane Field Road (SR 572) will remain open, following a new alignment through the roundabout currently under construction. Additionally, Waring Road south of SR 572 has now been reopened. To accommodate this change, a detour route has been established via Exit 3 of the Polk Parkway, directing traffic to Drane Field Road.
Please use caution when traveling through the area and allow extra time for your commute.