Above: A look inside Orlando International Airport after resuming operations Friday before Hurricane Milton made landfall, many airports around Central Florida and the state suspended commercial operations due to threats such as heavy rain and high winds. Now that the storm has moved off the coast of Florida, when will these major airports reopen? Although Milton’s impacts are transient, officials say they need time to assess the damage that may have been caused by the powerful hurricane. Use this list to monitor which airports are open and which airports are still closed after Milton tore up the state. >> WESH 2 will continue to monitor the state’s airports and update this list if necessary Orlando International Airport (open) Orlando International Airport says they are open and operating for all commercial flights as of Friday. Although the airport is operational, many Friday flights were still delayed or canceled entirely. Check directly with your carrier for updates on your journey to and from MCO. ORLANDO SANFORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (OPEN) Orlando Sanford International Airport will resume normal operations on Friday, officials said. Allegiant customers can check the status of their flights here, SFB said. Melbourne Orlando International Airport (OPEN) MLB, which was closed from Wednesday to Thursday, reopened Friday morning. Milton caused the airport’s roof to partially collapse into the lounge area of the terminal, but officials say the damage will not hinder plans for a 9 a.m. reopening. “Airport employees were thrilled that MLB was able to open as planned,” CEO Greg Donovan said. “My sincere thanks to the preparation, departure and recovery crews who worked tirelessly around the clock.” While operations have returned to normal in MLB, officials say it’s important to check with their airlines for updates on travel impacts. Daytona Beach International Airport (Closed) Commercial flights to and from DAB have been canceled Wednesday and Thursday, the airport posted on social media ahead of Milton’s arrival across the state. While the airport appears to be targeting a Friday reopening, officials say that depends on post-storm inspections. An official announcement of the reopening has not yet been made. Tampa International Airport (OPEN) Closed since Tuesday morning Tampa International Airport reopened Friday at 8 a.m. after being hit by Milton. St. Pete Clearwater International Airport (Closed) Because St. Pete Clearwater International Airport was in a mandatory evacuation zone, the site was closed Wednesday, and will remain closed through Thursday. MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (OPEN) Officials say Miami International Airport, which was largely spared Milton’s devastating path, is now open. The airport said they are still seeing some cancellations and delays. “The status is with their airlines to get updates and arrive at the airport with plenty of time to check in and go through security,” officials said.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA –
Above: A look inside Orlando International Airport after operations resumed Friday
Before Hurricane Milton made landfall, many airports around Central Florida and the state suspended commercial operations due to threats such as heavy rain and high winds.
Now that the storm has moved off the coast of Florida, when will these major airports reopen?
Although Milton’s impacts are transient, officials say they need time to assess the damage that may have been caused by the powerful hurricane. Use this list to monitor which airports are open and which airports are still closed after Milton tore up the state.
>> WESH 2 will continue to monitor the country’s airports and update this list if necessary
Orlando International Airport (open)
Orlando International Airport says it is open and operating for all commercial flights starting Friday.
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Operational Update/9 – Hurricane Milton
Our airport is open and operational for all commercial flights. Please check with your airline directly for any specific updates prior to your flights. Welcome back! pic.twitter.com/xzZoM31sNU
– Orlando International Airport (@MCO) October 11, 2024
Although the airport is operational, many Friday flights were still delayed or canceled entirely. Check directly with your carrier for updates on your journey to and from MCO.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (open)
Orlando Sanford International Airport will resume normal operations Friday, officials said.
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Orlando Sanford International Airport will resume operations on 11/10/2024.
Loyal Customers: Visit https://t.co/J6ZqIz3xnf for updates.
Check with your contacts for services such as car rentals and global entry for Friday hours.
Stay tuned for updates. pic.twitter.com/o793qO0B0T
– Orlando Sanford International Airport (@SFB_Airport) October 10, 2024
Allegiant customers can check their flight status here, SFB said.
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (open)
MLB, which was closed Wednesday through Thursday, reopened Friday morning.
Milton caused the airport’s roof to partially collapse into the lounge area of the terminal, but officials say the damage will not hinder plans for a 9 a.m. reopening.
“Thanks to preparations prior to Hurricane Milton and quick response during and after the storm by airport staff, MLB was able to open as planned,” said CEO Greg Donovan. “My sincere thanks go to the preparation, departure and recovery crews who worked tirelessly around the clock.”
While operations have returned to normal in MLB, officials say it’s important to check with their airlines for the latest travel impacts.
Daytona Beach International Airport (closed)
Commercial flights to and from DAB were canceled on Wednesday and Thursday, the airport posted on social media ahead of Milton’s arrival across the state.
While the airport appears to be targeting a Friday reopening, officials say that depends on post-storm inspections. There has been no official announcement yet about the reopening.
Tampa International Airport (open)
Tampa International Airport has been closed since Tuesday morning and reopened Friday at 8 a.m. after being hit by Milton.
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🚨 Good news: TPA will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday 🚨
🛑 We remain closed to the public today
🔨 Repair work is underway on our campus
✅ We are working with our partners to ensure employees can return safely
✈️ Check directly with your airline to get the latest flight updates pic.twitter.com/CqxUkvpRGe
— Tampa International Airport ✈️ (@FlyTPA) October 10, 2024
St. Pete Clearwater International Airport (closed)
Because St. Pete Clearwater International Airport was in a mandatory evacuation zone, the site was closed Wednesday, and will remain closed through Thursday.
At this time, there has been no update from the airport on its reopening plans.
Miami International Airport (open)
Officials say Miami International Airport, which was largely spared Milton’s devastating path, is now open.
The airport said they are still seeing some cancellations and delays.
“We encourage travelers to confirm their flight status with their airlines to get updates and arrive at the airport with plenty of time to check in and go through security,” officials said.
