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Orlando, Fla. – Orlando International and Orlando Executive airports remain open while Hurricane Helene makes its way into the Big Bend area of the Florida peninsula.

While the airport remains operational, there are a number of airlines that have made a corporate decision to cancel some flights for the day. The latest information available shows there have been a total of 65 cancellations at MCO, 31 arrivals and 34 departures, as of 4:15 p.m.

Passengers affected by the cancellations are advised to contact their airlines directly for additional flight information.

Currently, MCO’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated at a Level 2 status, which calls for actively monitoring the storm and weather forecasts from the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

In anticipation of the storm, MCO had lowered water levels in area ponds and lakes, removed portable signage that could be moved by the winds, reviewed emergency plans, and ensured that all emergency generators were working properly.

No additional updates are planned unless conditions warrant.

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is proud to operate Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), two of Florida’s premier air travel gateways. MCO is a world-class global connector, serving more than 57 million annual passengers across its three terminals, A, B and C. Connected to an Intermodal Terminal Facility that offers high-speed passenger rail service, Terminal C is an inventive structure that elevates the customer experience with 100% automated screening lanes at TSA checkpoints. ORL is conveniently located just miles from down Orlando and provides vital general aviation access to the heart of the region