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ORLANDO, Fla. – Based on forecasts from the National Weather Service in Melbourne, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) has activated its Emergency Operations Center to a Level 2 and implemented pre-storm procedures in advance of Hurricane Milton. These activities cover both Orlando International (MCO) and Orlando Executive (ORL) airports. GOAA crews are going through […]

Orlando, Fla. – With sessions that covered construction and engineering to corporate development, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority’s (GOAA) Small Business Development Department hosted its annual signature event Friday for the business community – “MCO Means Business,” drawing more than 1,000 participants to the Hilton Orlando on Destination Parkway. Formerly called “How to do Business […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando International Airport (MCO) went to the dogs this Monday, as the airport celebrated five “dog-gone” great years of MCO Paw Pilot therapy dogs. The five year “anni-fur-sary paw-ty” took place in the airport’s iconic Hyatt Regency atrium and featured many of the program’s fan-favorite dogs including Bailey, Duke, Eli, Essie, […]

Orlando, Fla. – Orlando International and Orlando Executive airports remain open while Hurricane Helene makes its way into the Big Bend area of the Florida peninsula. While the airport remains operational, there are a number of airlines that have made a corporate decision to cancel some flights for the day. The latest information available shows […]

Orlando, Fla. – While Orlando International and Orlando Executive airports are both open and operational, crews with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority are undertaking storm preps in advance of Hurricane Helene out of an abundance of caution. These storm preps include securing outdoor equipment, lowering water levels in area ponds, removing A-frame signage near certain […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – Travel demand is driving another robust budget for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA). On Wednesday, the GOAA board unanimously approved airport operating budgets that will fund continuing efforts to maintain optimal levels of customer service as the Aviation Authority maintains financial responsibility. The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget for Orlando International Airport […]

Orlando, Fla. – Citing family health concerns, the Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Kevin J. Thibault tendered his resignation to the GOAA board effective January 31, 2025. In his letter to GOAA Board Chairman Tim Weisheyer, Mr. Thibault said: “Thank you and Immediate Past Chairman Mr. Carson Good for the […]

Orlando, Fla. – The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special art exhibit and other cultural events that will be happening throughout the airport. Kicking off the celebration, Gallery MCO will feature a distinguished collection of artworks from the Central Florida community that highlight the richness and diversity […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – After a full year as a pilot program, the Experience MCO Visitor Pass Program at Orlando International Airport, which allows guests to explore, shop, and dine post-security at Terminal C, without a boarding pass, has now become a permanent addition to the airport. This means that residents and guests of the Orlando […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – Labor Day weekend traditionally represents the summer’s last chance to get away, and once again that travel philosophy will make Orlando International Airport (MCO) a bustling place. Passenger traffic over the six-day travel period, from August 29 through September 3, 2024, is expected to increase by 1.4% over the same period in […]