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ORLANDO, FL.— The 12-day Thanksgiving holiday travel period is underway and Orlando International Airport (MCO) is already exceeding expectations. Passenger traffic was predicted to be 10 percent higher than last year and on par with 2019 pre-pandemic numbers. As of four days into the travel period, MCO is on record pace with approximately 14.5 percent […]

ORLANDO, FL. –The number of passengers this 12-day Thanksgiving holiday travel period is expected to reach 1.75 million at Orlando International Airport (MCO). This is the same milestone reached previously in 2019, a record year. The airport anticipates approximately 157 thousand additional passengers over last year or about a 10 percent overall increase. “Being able […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Orlando International Airport (MCO) will resume limited commercial operations and passenger activity after 8:00 p.m. tonight and will return to normal operations with arrivals and departures starting tomorrow morning. Damage assessment teams have inspected all airport facilities inside and out and have determined that MCO is safe and ready to welcome back […]

ORLANDO, FL. – As Tropical Storm Nicole makes its way across Central Florida, ride-out crews at Orlando International Airport remain in place to assess and address any damages caused by the storm. As of 4:00 p.m. yesterday, Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airports ceased commercial and private operations. That order remains in effect […]

ORLANDO, FL. – As of 4:00 p.m. today, Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport ceased commercial and private operations in advance of the approaching storm. Latest Information: There have been a total of 473 flights affected by ceasing operations. The last flight to leave was British Airways flight 205. MCO officially ceased commercial […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) continues to monitor the development of Tropical Storm Nicole and its impact on airport operations. Airport officials, in coordination with airline partners, announced on Tuesday that Orlando International Airport will cease all commercial operations today at 4 p.m. Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) will cease operations beginning […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) continues to monitor the development of Tropical Storm Nicole and its impact on future airport operations. In an afternoon meeting with airline and airport officials it was decided that Orlando International Airport will cease all commercial operations at 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 9th. We are reviewing […]

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Synect launch branded, automated visual communications to engage and assist passengers in the first wave of operations at Terminal C. ORLANDO, Fla., (October 27, 2022) Orlando International Airport (MCO) launched its new 1.8 million-square-foot Terminal C on September 20. Since then, MCO has welcomed several airlines and the terminal’s […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The annual National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference and exhibition is billed as the most important three days for business aviation in the country. Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) again played a significant role in the success of the world’s largest civil aviation trade show. From October 18-20, ORL hosted the event’s static […]

ORLANDO, FL. – In August, international visitation at Orlando International Airport (MCO) increased by 200 percent over this time last year. Historically, strong international traffic is a good indicator of Central Florida’s overall economic resiliency. Contributing to the stronger international numbers, there were six international airlines operating in August 2022 which did not operate in […]