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ORLANDO, FL. – Orlando International Airport (MCO) is rewriting its record book when it comes to passenger traffic. The Spring Break travel period began on March 4th and only a week later MCO recorded the busiest day in history on March 11th with 95,287 departing passengers. That’s nearly five thousand more than the previous mark […]

ORLANDO, FL.- The busiest travel time of the entire year is now at Orlando International Airport (MCO), Spring Break 2023. Starting tomorrow, March 4th MCO is expecting approximately 7.3 million passengers during the 46-day travel period that runs until April 18th. This represents an anticipated 13 percent increase over last year or nearly 1 million […]

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), which operates and manages the Orlando International Airport and the Orlando Executive Airport, will host two Public Open Houses to share information and gather feedback through a short survey about its 2023 Strategic Plan. WHAT: GOAA is updating its Strategic Plan to organize and articulate a vision for its […]

Orlando International Airport (MCO) has been awarded $69 million in federal funds for two Terminal C expansion projects. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) was notified on Monday by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the funding allocation. The pair of Terminal C projects were previously suspended during […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The Orlando International Airport announces today that they have been recognized by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), Central Florida Chapter on Friday January 27, 2023, at the Leadership Awards. The Aviation Authority submitted two projects for consideration: the Automated People Mover/Intermodal Terminal Facility (APM/ITF) for the Marquee Green Building Legacy Award […]

ORLANDO, FL. – For only the second time in its history, Orlando International Airport (MCO) recorded more than 50 million annual passengers in 2022. The dramatic growth over the past two years highlights the importance of continuing the construction of Terminal C and related projects. In order to more comprehensively manage the Terminal C program, […]

ORLANDO, FL — A visual history of daring aviatrix Bessie Coleman (1892-1926) is on display through February on the Third Level of the Main Terminal of Orlando International Airport, in honor of her accomplishments for Black History Month. The text panels chronicle the brief but impactful life and accomplishments of Coleman, who was the first […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – For only the second time in Orlando International Airport (MCO) history, the 50 million passenger mark has been shattered. Last year MCO recorded nearly 50.2 million travelers, a 24 percent increase over 2021. “Orlando International Airport saw nearly 10 million more passengers in 2022 than the year before,” says Kevin Thibault, Chief […]

Authority among those recognized for exceptional employee commuter benefits ORLANDO, FL. – The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) is among a select group of workplaces in the United States to achieve the Best Workplaces for Commuters National Standard of Excellence by providing exceptional commuter benefits. GOAA offers its employees several commuter benefits, including: Lynx Bus […]

Due to the installation of directional signage at the Orlando International Airport, travelers can expect overnight road closures and delays from 9 pm, Monday, January 23rd, to 5 am, Tuesday, January 24th on Jeff Fuqua Boulevard. Jeff Fuqua Boulevard is the main entrance road from the north to Orlando International Airport. Please follow detour signs […]