Orlando International Airport, Sanford Orlando Airport, Tampa Airport closing due to Hurricane Ian

TAMPA, Fla. - Flight have been canceled and airports are closing their commercial operations ahead of Hurrican Ian, including Orlando International Airport, Sanford Orlando International Airport, and Tampa International Airport.

• St. Pete-Clearwater International, near Tampa, said it would suspend its operations at 1 p.m. on Tuesday
• Sanford Orlando International Airport said it would close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. All flights on Wednesday and Thursday have been canceled.
• Tampa International Airport said it would close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday
• Orlando International Airport will stop flights at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authorities activated the airport's Emergency Operations Center. Commercial flights will stop at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Those with travel plans should contact their airline.

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