How much did Terminal C cost at Orlando Airport?

After decades of planning and nearly five years of construction, a $2.8-billion, high-tech, low-touch Terminal C with 15 additional gates has been opened at Orlando International Airport.



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On Monday morning Kevin Thibault, who took over as MCO's CEO a little more than a year ago, announced the $69 million federal grant to fully fund the enclosed walkway, alongside U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee.

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Since Terminal C opened in September 2022, more than 6.4 million passengers have traveled through the terminal, and more than 48,300 flights have operated there. Terminal C airlines' have an annual economic impact estimated to be more than $5 billion dollars.

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ExperienceMCO Visitor Pass guests must enter the Terminal C TSA Checkpoint general screening line. Entry is restricted to only between the hours of 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. ExperienceMCO Visitor Pass guests are required to exit Terminal C by 8:00 p.m.

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15 gates capable of accommodating up to 20 aircraft. State of the art RFID (radio frequency identification) tags on all baggage.

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15 gates capable of accommodating up to 20 aircraft. State of the art RFID (radio frequency identification) tags on all baggage.

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Military years The airfield was originally constructed as a U.S. Army Air Forces facility and military operations began in 1942 as Orlando Army Air Field #2, an auxiliary airfield to Orlando Army Air Base, now known as Orlando Executive Airport.

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Both private and corporate aircraft facilities are available, providing business and pleasure travelers with a host of top-flight services and amenities for both based and itinerant aircraft customers. The Airport that brought Commercial Aviation to Central Florida is still its finest General Aviation Facility.

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“Traveler,” by Duane Hanson. Detailed and realistic, Duane Hanson's tired “Traveler,” commissioned by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, joined Orlando International Airport's collection in 1986. The piece is now housed in a protective box because so many people touched it to check if it was a real person.

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Last year MCO recorded nearly 50.2 million travelers, a 24 percent increase over 2021. “Orlando International Airport saw nearly 10 million more passengers in 2022 than the year before,” says Kevin Thibault, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.

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The airport designator code “MCO” comes from the former McCoy Air Force Base, named after Colonel Michael N. W. McCoy, on which site, located at -81.08W 28.96 N, and at 113 feet (34 meters) above sea level, Orlando International Airport now stands. How do I charter an aircraft/helicopter?

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Yes Orlando has two airports. It has the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). SFB is the smaller of the two airports.

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Thousands of travelers come and go from Orlando International Airport (OIA – coded as MCO when booking flights).

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All Ride Share companies (such as Uber, Lyft and Wingz) may pick-up passengers on the Arrivals Curb at:
  • Terminal A (Level 2) and on Level 3 between 9:00pm and 2:00am.
  • Terminal B (Level 2) and on Level 3 between 9:00pm and 2:00am.
  • Terminal C (Level 6)


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