ORLANDO, FL. – Orlando International Airport on Tuesday (Sep 27) issued a press release for Hurricane Ian, In the release, it was mentioned, “The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) has decided that out of an abundance of caution in anticipation of Hurricane Ian, the final commercial flight at MCO will depart Wednesday (Sep 28) morning at 10:30 a.m.“
“MCO will then cease commercial operations at that time, however, the airport will NOT CLOSE. (this distinction allows the airport to accept emergency/aid and relief flights if necessary).”
“Passengers are strongly encouraged to contact their airlines and rental car companies for flight rescheduling and rental car return information.”
“Passengers should NOT come to Orlando International Airport to wait out the storm because MCO is NOT an authorized shelter. Anyone arriving at the airport after operations have ceased will be taken to an approved shelter.”
MCO ceases commercial operations at 10:30am Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
Operations are underway to secure jet bridges and curbsides.
The airport Emergency Operations Center (EOC) begins modified activation this afternoon with full activation scheduled for tomorrow morning.
Multiple daily communications are ongoing with city, county, state and federal emergency management officials.
Multiple daily communications are ongoing with the National Weather Service / National Hurricane Center to track the storm.
