Did you do any shopping during Amazon Prime Days? You may have helped Lakeland International Airport (LAL) achieve its latest accolade. The airport recently ranked No. 3 on a list of Florida’s top 10 airports when it comes to cargo handled in 2023, moving more than 903 million pounds of cargo.
Miami International Airport was the runaway winner, recording 11.5 billion pounds, and Orlando International Airport came in second place with 1.03 billion pounds. LAL overtook Tampa International Airport to take the third spot, and it also ranks No. 32 out of 151 cargo reporting airports in the country.
Thanks to partners like Amazon Air, LAL has been able to capitalize on its cargo shipping capabilities. This, in addition to education, new passenger flights, and other successful tenants, has helped the airport grow to $1.5 billion in annual local economic impact.
