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ORLANDO, FL. – As the hot summer vacation travel season simmered off and came to a close in August, Orlando International Airport (MCO) enjoyed a double-digit boost in the number of passengers moving through the facilities. For the month, overall traffic climbed more than 11 percent lead by strong domestic growth. “For the peak summer vacation travel […]

ORLANDO, FL — The traveling public has spoken and Orlando International Airport (MCO) is their choice as the top mega-airport in North America. In the 2017 J.D. Power North America Airport Satisfaction StudySM released today, MCO ranked highest in the Mega Airport category (32.5+ million annual commercial passengers). With a score of 778, Orlando International had the widest […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Seven months into 2017 and Orlando International Airport (MCO) continues to see passenger traffic climb as summer travel season reaches its peak. Overall passenger traffic was up 8. 73 percent in July with over 4.1 million travelers for the month. “A good portion of our success in July came from new service to cities […]

Delta Flight #1818 from Atlanta arrives at MCO Tuesday morning Orlando International Airport is in the process of resuming commercial flight operations. Crews worked throughout the day Monday and overnight to assess the impact, make repairs and clean up in an effort to commence limited flight activity today. Airport status as of Tuesday morning: The […]

With Hurricane Irma moving out of the Orlando area, Orlando International Airport will phase-in limited commercial operations after a damage assessment, clean-up, repairs, airline schedules and availability of personnel have all been addressed. Orlando International is currently targeting Tuesday, September 12, 2017 to resume some limited commercial service. All passengers are advised to verify a […]

As of 8:30 a.m. 11 September 2017 Orlando International Airport (MCO) is NOT operational. Please notify your viewers/ listeners/ readers that they SHOULD NOT COME TO THE AIRPORT until we notify the media that the airport is resuming operations. Continued gusty winds are delaying damage assessment teams from beginning the recovery process. AIRPORT STATUS: Damage assessment teams are standing […]

Hurricane Irma cancels all flights at country’s 13th busiest airport, Orlando International Airport ORLANDO, FL. – The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) is releasing the following statement pertaining to Hurricane Irma. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) has ceased all commercial flight operations as of 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2017. “Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive […]

Hurricane preparations underway at Orlando International Airport, Emergency Operations Center activated ORLANDO, FL.- The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is actively tying down jet bridges and protecting valuable equipment as final preparations are underway for the arrival of Hurricane Irma. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) has also activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to function as the nerve center […]

AIRPORT STATUS: NORMAL OPERATIONS This is the latest reported checklist of airport information. Due to the changing weather situation and individual airline decisions, some information is subject to change. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) continues to prepare for Hurricane Irma. MCO WILL CEASE COMMERCIAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS WITH THE FINAL DEPARTURE AT 5 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH. MCO will […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The Orlando International Airport (MCO) continues to monitor and prepare for the expected weekend arrival of Hurricane Irma. Following a series of meetings with our airline partners it has been determined that for the safety of the traveling public and our employees, Orlando International Airport will cease commercial operations at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, […]