Hurricane Milton: Florida airport closures, flight cancelations ahead of storm

ORLANDO, Fla. - Major Florida airports in the forecast past of Hurricane Milton have announced closures and cancelations as the powerful storm continues on a path to the Sunshine State.

MCO is not an authorized shelter, officials said. People should not go to the airport to seek shelter from the storm. Below is a summary of airport closures and cancelations around Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.

What major airports are in Florida?

Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
St Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

Are Florida's airports open or closed ahead of Hurricane Milton?

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Orlando International Airport will suspend commercial flights and private flights at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Orlando Sanford International Airport (SBA)

Orlando Sanford International Airport remains operations, as of Oct. 7 at 5 p.m.
Allegiant, which is the main airline at SBA,

Orlando Sanford International Airport

Operations are normal. Allegiant Air customers should check with the airline.

Melbourne Orlando International Airport

The airport will close commercial flight operations at 2 p.m. Wednesday and reopen at 9 a.m. Friday due to Hurricane Milton.

Daytona Beach International Airport

Operations are normal. Airport operational updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

Tampa International Airport

All operations are suspended effective at 9 a.m. on Tuesday and stay closed until it can be checked for damage.

St Pete-Clearwater International Airport

The airport will close after the last flight departs on Tuesday. All flights are canceled for Wednesday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 10.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Operations are normal.

Miami International Airport

Operations are normal.

Jacksonville International Airport

Operations are normal.

Southwest Florida International Airport

Operating on Tuesday, Oct. 8. No commercial flights will operate on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10.

How can I change my flight ahead of Milton?

Several airlines have issued travel advisories ahead of Milton, which usually allow passengers to change their flights without changing fees. The rules, limitations, and requirements vary by airline.

Below are each of the major airlines' current travel alerts and advisories.

Airline travel alerts:

Is my flight delayed or canceled because of Hurricane Milton ?

The best place to check if your flight has been delayed or canceled is directly through the airline you booked through. You can check that airlines' mobile app, or website, or if you're already at the airport, at the counter, or on one of the monitor displays.

MCO does track flight delays and cancelations, too.