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Florida's busiest gateway serving theme park capital of the world.

Opened
1976
Location
Orlando, United States
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the busiest airport in Florida and one of the busiest in the United States, consistently handling over 50 million passengers annually in pre-pandemic years. It serves as a major gateway for tourists visiting Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and other Central Florida attractions. The airport is operated by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and features a unique landside-airside terminal design connected by an automated people mover system. A major expansion, Terminal C, opened in September 2022, significantly increasing the airport's capacity and international handling capabilities. MCO's IATA code traces back to its former identity as McCoy Air Force Base, which closed in 1975 and was converted to civilian aviation use. Its central Florida location and extensive route network make it one of the most visited airports in the country.
Terminals
The airport uses a landside main terminal with four airside terminals (1, 2, 3, and 4/Terminal C) connected via automated people movers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include the SunRail commuter rail connection, Brightline high-speed rail service to Miami, hotel shuttles, taxis, rideshares, and rental cars.
Airlines here
Major carriers include Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines, with numerous international carriers also operating services.
Notable facts
  • ›MCO stands for McCoy, referencing the former McCoy Air Force Base on which the airport was built.
  • ›Terminal C opened in September 2022, adding capacity for up to 12 million additional passengers per year.
  • ›The airport served approximately 50 million passengers in 2019, ranking it among the top 10 busiest U.S. airports.
  • ›Brightline's Orlando station at MCO opened in 2023, providing intercity rail service to South Florida.
  • ›The automated people mover connecting the landside terminal to airside terminals is a distinctive feature of the airport's design.
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Route map (102 destinations)

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Routes

MCO → FLL3M · SF3
MCO → GNV3M · SF3
MCO → MCN3M · SF3
MCO → MHH3M · SF3
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MCO → DCAAA · 319 320
MCO → DFWAA · 738 M83 M80 757
MCO → GRUAA · 320
MCO → JFKAA · 763 757
MCO → LAXAA · 757 738
MCO → LGWAA · 777
MCO → MIAAA · 757 738
MCO → ORDAA · 738 M83 M80
MCO → PHLAA · 321 767 757 320 332
MCO → PHXAA · 321 320
MCO → SANAA · 737
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MCO → YYZAA · 737
MCO → YULAC · 319
MCO → YYZAC · 319
MCO → ATLAF · 757 M88
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MCO → CUNAM · 757
MCO → MEXAM · 737
MCO → LAXAS · 757 738
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MCO → SEAAS · 73H 73J
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MCO → SALAV · E90
MCO → LGWAY · 777
MCO → ATLAZ · 757 76W M88
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MCO → LGWBA · 777
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Official airport contacts

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
General emailMCOPIO@goaa.org
Customer service phone407-825-2001
Official website

Official contacts sourced from the airport authority. Verified 2026-08-11.

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City & Place Guide

Theme park capital of the world with year-round sunshine

Orlando is a sprawling city in central Florida best known as the theme park capital of the world. Home to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld, it attracts tens of millions of visitors annually seeking world-class entertainment and family-friendly adventures.

Beyond the parks, Orlando offers a vibrant downtown scene with craft breweries, live music, and lakeside dining. The city's International Drive corridor buzzes with hotels, dinner shows, and attractions, while neighborhoods like Thornton Park and Winter Park provide a more relaxed, local atmosphere with boutique shops and art galleries.

  • •Walt Disney World — iconic mega-resort with four major theme parks and endless entertainment
  • •Universal Studios Florida — thrilling movie-themed rides including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
  • •SeaWorld Orlando — marine life shows, roller coasters, and conservation experiences
  • •Kennedy Space Center — real NASA facilities and rocket exhibits just an hour east
  • •ICON Park — giant observation wheel and eclectic mix of attractions on International Drive
  • •Bok Tower Gardens — tranquil historic sanctuary with a stunning Art Deco carillon tower

Getting around: Orlando is car-dependent and most visitors rent a vehicle for convenience. The Lynx bus system covers much of the metro area, and SunRail commuter rail connects downtown to suburbs. The free I-Ride Trolley runs along International Drive, while Uber and Lyft operate widely across the city and to all major theme parks.

Best time: The best time to visit Orlando is from late January through April, when crowds are thinner, humidity is lower, and temperatures are comfortably warm.

Local food: Try Cuban sandwiches and fresh citrus-inspired dishes around town, indulge in theme park-exclusive treats like Butterbeer at Universal, and explore the growing farm-to-table restaurant scene in downtown Orlando.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Orlando International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Orlando International Airport is the primary international airport serving Orlando, Florida, located 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Downtown. In 2025, the airport served 57,675,573 passengers, making it the busiest airport in the state and the seventh busiest airport in the United States. The airport code MCO comes from the airport's former name, McCoy Air Force Base, a Strategic Air Command installation, that was closed in 1975 as part of a general military drawdown following the end of the Vietnam War.

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