Orlando International Airport Ceased All Operations Saturday at 5 p.m. Due to Hurricane Irma
By Space Coast Daily // September 9, 2017
Sanford International Airport also closed Saturday
Quiet scenes at the counters just before the ceasing of commercial ops. Airlines have prepped their equipment before #Irma arrives. pic.twitter.com/2deLn7mtIe
— Orlando Intl Airport (@MCO) September 9, 2017
Hurricane #Irma Update – 9/8/17 PM
On Saturday, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. ET, commercial ops at MCO will cease & entry to parking areas will close. pic.twitter.com/ymdTlgwWHE— Orlando Intl Airport (@MCO) September 9, 2017
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – Orlando International Airport ceased all commercial operations Saturday at 5 p.m.
Parking areas will also close, and airport officials said will operations will resume at a time to be determined.
Airport officials said the airport is not a hurricane shelter.
At least 40 airlines conduct commercial flights at Orlando International, including Southwest, Delta and American Airlines.
Sanford International Airport also closed Saturday at 5:30 p.m. after the last departure.
The airport will reopen when it is safe to do so.