Is Orlando International Airport (MCO) open after Hurricane Milton?

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Published  October 10, 2024 2:20pm EDT
FOX 35 Orlando
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The Brief

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO) will open for departing flights on Friday, Oct. 11.
    • Some flights will arrive to MCO, but the airport is not yet open to the public.
    • Passengers should contact their airline directly for updates on upcoming flights.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando International Airport (MCO) will remain closed to most passenger flights Thursday as officials conduct damage assessments after Hurricane Milton ravaged Central Florida. The airport will reopen Friday, though officials have not provided a time.

The airport suspended commercial flights Wednesday morning ahead of Hurricane Milton, which made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

"Although we’ll receive a few domestic arrivals this evening (Thursday), no departures or international flights will occur. Please don’t come to the airport for a departing flight tonight. Departures begin tomorrow. Check with your airline for updates," the airport said.

Passengers should check with their specific airline on any potential flight plans, a news release said.

What about Orlando Sanford International Airport?

Orlando Sanford International Airport said it would resume operations on Friday, Oct. 11. The airport primarily caters to Allegiant Air.

"If you are an Allegiant customer with a flight this week and have questions about how Hurricane Milton will impact your flight, please visit Allegiant’s Travel Alerts page: https://www.allegiantair.com/travel-alerts. Passengers with impacted flights will be contacted directly by Allegiant’s Customer Care team," the airport said in a statement. 

For those with car rentals or Global Entry, people are advised to contact those specific companies.

What about Tampa International Airport?

Tampa International Airport will open at 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. The airport will stay closed on Thursday.

In a post on X, TPA said repairs were being made to the airport, though it wasn't clear what was damaged or how extensive the damage was. Passengers should work with their airline directly.

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