UPDATE 10/7/24 7:15 pm: MCO has now advised that commercial operations will cease at 8:00 am on Wednesday, October 9th. There will be no reopening announcement until they know more.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) will cease commercial passenger and private operations before Hurricane Milton reaches the Gulf Coast. The airport has issued the following notice.
On Wednesday morning, October 9, Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) will cease commercial passenger and private operations in advance of Hurricane Milton, a move made in coordination with our partners.
The airport is not closed and will remain open to accept emergency/aid and relief flights as necessary. We will resume commercial operations as soon as possible based on damage assessment.
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), which manages and operates both MCO and ORL, continues to stress safety. Passengers are encouraged to check with their airlines for flight updates.
GOAA wants to alert the public that MCO is not an authorized shelter. The airport cannot accommodate local residents during severe weather events. We will continue to monitor the storm and provide additional updates as needed.
