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EVENT GARNERS SUPPORT, APPLAUSE FOR NEW TERMINAL C OPENING ORLANDO, FL. – The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority marked the opening of Terminal C, an innovative new terminal geared toward high-tech conveniences for passengers, with a celebration today that echoed the project’s vision to reality story. GOAA Chief Executive Officer Kevin Thibault welcomed local community leaders […]

A clear vision for the future has long been a hallmark of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) and it’s stewardship of Orlando International Airport (MCO). Today, the airport and community celebrated the most recent manifestation of that vision, the historic opening of Terminal C. The dedication ceremony, which included state and local officials, airport […]

ORLANDO, FL. – According to AAA, Orlando is the number one destination in the country this Thanksgiving holiday travel period and traffic at Orlando International Airport (MCO) reflects that ranking. Passenger traffic is at a record high, parking garages and surface parking lots are almost at total capacity and rental car companies are trying a […]

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 […]