FYI - MCO is closing Sept 28

[Cfudge]

https://wdwnt.com/2022/09/breaking-orlando-international-airport-closing-due-to-hurricane-ian/

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is closing due to Hurricane Ian. The airport will be closed from September 28 through September 30.

 

[Toad_Passenger]

Isn't that one of the signals that other places use to start following suit?

 

[HopperFan]

OFFICIAL Announcement

https://twitter.com/x/status/1574802639220604930

 

[scrappinginontario]

I cannot find anywhere that says when it's reopening. I know the first article states a reopening time but am not sure where that information was obtained from as the MCO website does not provide a reopening date.

 

[TwoMisfits]

I cannot find anywhere that says when it's reopening. I know the first article states a reopening time but am not sure where that information was obtained from as the MCO website does not provide a reopening date.

From the FAA itself - https://www.fly.faa.gov/flyfaa/flyfaaindex.jsp?p=0&ARPT=mco

AIRPORT STATUS INFORMATION
provided by the FAA's Air Traffic Control System Command Center​

The status information provided on this site indicates general airport conditions; it is not flight-specific. Check with your airline to determine if your flight is affected. Orlando International Airport (MCO) Real-time Status Due to CLOSED EXCEPT EMERGENCY, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) was closed as of Sep 28 at 10:30 AM EDT. The date/time when the airport is expected to reopen is Sep 30 at 10:30 AM EDT. Delays by Destination: Due to CLOSED, the IMM airport was closed as of Sep 27 at 22:00 UTC. The date/time when the airport is expected to reopen is Sep 30 at 16:00 UTC. Due to CLOSED, the Melbourne International Airport (MLB) was closed as of Sep 28 at 02:00 PM EDT. The date/time when the airport is expected to reopen is Sep 30 at 10:00 AM EDT. Due to CLOSED, the St Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE) was closed as of Sep 27 at 06:00 PM EDT. The date/time when the airport is expected to reopen is Sep 30 at 12:00 PM EDT. Due to CLOSED, the SPG airport was closed as of Sep 27 at 17:00 UTC. The date/time when the airport is expected to reopen is Sep 30 at 11:00 UTC. Due to CLOSED, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) was closed as of Sep 27 at 08:00 PM EDT. The date/time when the airport is expected to reopen is Sep 29 at 07:59 PM EDT. Due to CLOSED EXCEPT EMERGENCY, the Tampa International Airport (TPA) was closed as of Sep 27 at 05:00 PM EDT. The date/time when the airport is expected to reopen is Sep 30 at 12:00 PM EDT. General Departure Delays: Traffic is experiencing gate hold and taxi delays lasting 15 minutes or less. General Arrival Delays: Arrival traffic is experiencing airborne delays of 15 minutes or less.

This information was last updated: Sep 27, 2022 at 4:59 PM GMT Glossary of Air Traffic Management Terms - A table containing definitions and/or descriptions of many common Air Traffic Management acronyms.​

 

[HopperFan]

I cannot find anywhere that says when it's reopening. I know the first article states a reopening time but am not sure where that information was obtained from as the MCO website does not provide a reopening date.

OFFICIAL Source:

Hopefully Friday but will decide after they assess damage.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1574803760110620673

 

[keishashadow]

We leave late Friday for home wheee

 

[tinkerhon]

Sorry if already posted--- The parks will be closed Weds & Thur--- 28th & 29 --- please stay safe everyone !!!

 

[Tonyz]

We leave late Friday for home wheee

There’s a good chance your flight gets cancelled unfortunately

 

[keishashadow]

There’s a good chance your flight gets cancelled unfortunately

Gee, thanks

Do you work for the airlines or at MCO? If not, your guess is no better than mine lol

We are savvy travelers, roll with the punches.

Not our first hurricane as tourists in Orlando.

 

[Tonyz]

Gee, thanks

Do you work for the airlines or at MCO? If not, your guess is no better than mine lol

We are savvy travelers, roll with the punches.

Not our first hurricane as tourists in Orlando.

Uh no but I was there during Irma and flights were cancelled even when the airport re-opened, especially the smaller airlines.

Not to mention that Friday could also be bad for Orlando and the airport might not open.

 

[keishashadow]

Not to mention that Friday could also be bad for Orlando and the airport might not open.

Most recent projections are favorable for Friday. Mco handled Matthew handily. I have zero worries SWA will get us home, eventually

 

[CarolynFH]

SWA will get us home, eventually

“Eventually” is the key word!

Prayers for everyone in the path of Ivan, both before and after it passes. WDW should be fine, but outside the bubble maybe not so much.

 

[keishashadow]

WDW should be fine, but outside the bubble maybe not so much.

Yes, quite sad to see the suffering on the tv coverage