South Terminal Complex, Phase 1
60% Design Rendering
Drone Footage – February 2020
70% Complete – February 2021
Innovative technological and customer convenience features in the South Terminal include:
- Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFIP) Tote Baggage Handling System for efficient tracking and expedited checked baggage delivery
- Early Bag Storage robotic system with 1,800 bag capacity – MCO is the only airport in the world to deploy the full system
- Virtual Ramp Control system for airline aircraft operations
- Large-scale interactive digital media displays will provide immersive, high definition visual experiences
- Designed as the first LEEDv4 airport campus in the world
South Terminal Renderings
South Terminal Renderings and Real Life
South Airport Automated People Mover (APM) Station
The South Airport Automated People Mover (APM) complex opened in November 2017. It is a 200,000 square feet facility, includes the station for the APM system which connects passengers to the Main Terminal, similar to those that connect the existing gates areas to the Main Terminal, and takes less than 4 minutes to reach the terminal.Parking Garage “C” is located on the South Entrance Road adjacent to the South APM Station and features 1,690 parking spaces and remote check-in facilities for domestic flights on Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit and United (Domestic flights only, minimum of 90 minutes before departure, available between 6:00 am and 2:00 pm).
Intermodal Terminal Facility (ITF)
The Intermodal Terminal Facility (ITF) consists of approximately 1.3 million square feet of terminal space accommodating the South APM and up to three regional rail systems (SunRail commuter rail, BrightLine inter-city rail, and possibly a third system serving the International Drive/Convention Center area). It will also support ground transportation activity including taxis, shuttle buses and public bus operations.
South Airport Automated People Mover (APM)
Take a ride on our newest APM which connects the South APM Station and Garage “C” to the Main Terminal.
The ride provides scenic views of the Air Traffic Control Tower, Gates 70-99 and the airfield on its under 4-minute journey. The station in the Main Terminal is on Level 3, between the security checkpoint for Gates 70-129 and the B-Side airline check-in desks.