Orlando International Airport (MCO) – Orlando, Florida, USA

Your comprehensive guide to Orlando International Airport (IATA: MCO, ICAO: KMCO), serving Orlando, Central Florida, and major resort destinations.

🏢 Terminal Information & Services

MCO consists of a main terminal with two airside terminals, A and B, each divided into two airsides (A1–A3 and B1–B2). All areas are connected by the automated people mover (APM). Amenities include:

South Terminal Lobby (Ticketing & Baggage)

• Check-In & Ticketing counters for all major carriers including American, Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier, and international airlines.
• Shared baggage claim carousels on Levels 1 and 2 for domestic and international arrivals.
• Airport Information Desk and Lost & Found located on Level 1 near baggage claim.
• Restrooms, family restrooms, and nursing rooms adjacent to the central rotunda.
• Free Wi-Fi and charging stations throughout the lobby and airsides.
• Retail & Dining:
  • Cipriani – Upscale Italian dining near ticketing.
  • Starbucks, Dunkin’ – Coffee shops on Level 2.
  • Hudson News – Travel essentials near security entrances.
• Car Rental Facility located landside; agencies include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Alamo, Thrifty, and Dollar. Accessible via free shuttle from the terminal curb.

Airside A (Airsides A1–A3)

• Airsides A1–A2: Domestic gates served by American, Delta, Southwest, JetBlue, Spirit, and Frontier (Gates A1–A14).
• A1 Dining & Retail:
  • Chili’s Too – Casual dining near Gate A3.
  • Chock-Full-O’-Nuts – Coffee near Gate A5.
• A1 Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, family facilities, and seating areas with runway views.
• Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate A1 and outdoor relief adjacent to A1 entrance.
• A2 International Gates: Concourse A3 (Gates A25–A39) serve international and Caribbean destinations; includes customs & immigration for arrivals.
• A2 Dining & Retail:
  • Miami Grill – Cuban-American fare near Gate A27.
  • Duty-Free Americas – After immigration near Gate A31.
• A2 Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, family facilities, and lounges:
  • American Admirals Club – Near Gate A29.
  • Delta Sky Club – Near Gate A33.
• Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate A25 and outdoor relief adjacent to A3 entrance.

Airside B (Airsides B1–B2)

• A1 Domestic Gates: Gates B1–B15 served by United, American, Southwest, Delta, and JetBlue.
• B1 Dining & Retail:
  • Jake’s American Bar – Near Gate B4.
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels – Near Gate B6.
• B1 Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, family facilities, and seating with runway views.
• B2 International Gates: Concourse B2 (Gates B30–B50) serve international destinations to Europe, Latin America, and Caribbean; includes customs & immigration.
• B2 Dining & Retail:
  • Hemingway’s Café – Near Gate B33.
  • Duty-Free Americas – After immigration near Gate B40.
• B2 Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, family facilities, and lounges:
  • United Club – Near Gate B32.
  • American Admirals Club – Near Gate B37.
• Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate B30 and outdoor relief adjacent to B2 entrance.

✈️ Runways & Aircraft Services

• Runway 18L/36R: 12,005 ft × 150 ft, concrete – Primary runway for commercial and cargo operations.
• Runway 18R/36L: 9,000 ft × 150 ft, concrete – Parallel runway supporting arrivals and departures of large aircraft.
• Runway 9/27: 9,000 ft × 150 ft, concrete – Crosswind runway used for arrivals and departures, including general aviation.
• General Aviation FBOs:
  • Signature Flight Support – Full-service fuel (Jet A, Avgas), hangars, ramp parking, maintenance, and pilot lounges.
  • Atlantic Aviation – Executive terminal services, fueling, hangar rental, and pilot amenities.
• Cargo Facilities: Dedicated cargo ramps for FedEx, UPS, DHL, Amazon Air, and other freight carriers; on-field cargo terminals support perishable and time-sensitive goods.
• Maintenance & Repair: On-field MRO providers offering line maintenance, avionics, major aircraft inspections, and heavy maintenance.
• Noise Abatement: Continuous descent approach procedures, preferential runway use, and designated departure corridors to minimize noise over residential areas.

🚗 Ground Transportation

• LYNX Bus: Route 11 connects MCO to downtown Orlando and Lynx Central Station—check schedules at ridelynx.com.
• SunRail: Sand Lake Road Station (served via bus connector) provides commuter rail service to Sanford and Poinciana—check schedules at sunrail.com.
• Airport Shuttle:
  • SuperShuttle and Mears Connect offer shared-ride service to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and other resorts—reserve in advance.
  • Private shuttle services provide door-to-door service to hotels and attractions—arrange with provider.
• Taxi & Rideshare:
  • Taxi stands located at both Airside A and Airside B exit levels.
  • Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pickup zones at designated areas outside baggage claim on Level 1.
• Rental Cars: Rental Car Center accessible via APM on Level 2 of South Terminal; agencies include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Alamo, Thrifty, and Dollar. Shuttles run every 5 minutes.
• Parking:
  • South Terminal Parking Garage: Covered parking adjacent to tickets with walkway to lobby.
  • North Terminal Parking Garage: Covered parking adjacent to ticketing concourse with walkway to APM.
  • Economy Lots (East & West): Long-term surface lots with sh