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Orlando weather: Groundstop lifted at Orlando International Airport

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Updated  March 30, 2025 7:23pm EDT
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Update (8 p.m.): A groundstop at Orlando International Airport has been lifted after thunderstorms moved through the area on Sunday, the FAA said. OIA – like other Florida airports – are experiencing flight delays. Passengers should check their flight status with their airline.

Original story

Showers and thunderstorms have delayed several flights to Florida airports, including Orlando International Airport (MCO), according to the FAA.

Flights bound for Orlando are being held at their airports due to the storms, according to the FAA's National Airspace System Status map. That order is in effect until at least 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, according to the last check. 

Groundstop issued at Orlando International Airport

What we know:

A groundstop has been issued for in-bound flights to Orlando International Airport due to showers and thunderstorms moving across Central Florida, the FAA said. 

Flights departing from Orlando are delayed an average of 90 minutes and increasing, the FAA said.

Florida airport flight delays

Departing flights were also delayed at several other Florida airports, including Tampa International, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Southwest Florida International, Palm Beach International, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International, and Miami International. 

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The Source: The information in this article comes from the Orlando International Airport and the FAA.

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