Orlando International Airport Ceased All Operations Saturday at 5 p.m. Due to Hurricane Irma 

By  //  September 9, 2017

Sanford International Airport also closed Saturday

Orlando International Airport ceased all commercial operations Saturday at 5 p.m.  (MCO image)

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.

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