Summary
Orlando International Airport, located at 1 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827, is a key travel hub in Florida. With its tri-level complex featuring 4 airside facilities, the airport facilitates easy access to both Terminal A and Terminal B. The continuous loop roads around the airport allow for convenient navigation, ensuring travelers can circle back effortlessly if they miss their destination.
As you approach Orlando International Airport, it is crucial to observe the overhead signs. This helps determine which terminal corresponds to the airline you are using. By identifying your airline early, you can navigate the airport more efficiently, even if you accidentally arrive at the wrong side, as all terminals are interconnected within a single building.
Airport Code
The initials OIA may seem like they represent Orlando International Airport, but they are not the official airport code. Originally named McCoy Air Force Base, the airport was taken over by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority in 1975 and officially renamed Orlando International Airport in 1976. The current airport code is MCO.
Directions to the Airport
Situated approximately 9 miles southeast of Downtown Orlando, getting to the airport can be simplified by following these directions:
- From Downtown Orlando: Approximately 9 miles – Take I-4 West to SR 408 (East-West Expressway) heading East to SR 436 South.
- From the Attraction Area: Approximately 20 miles – Take I-4 East to SR 528 (Beach Line) heading East to Orlando International Airport Exit 11.
- From Port Canaveral: Approximately 42 miles – Take I-95 to SR 528 (Beach Line) heading West to Orlando International Airport Exit 11.
Terminal A Layout
Terminal A houses two airsides:
- Airside 1: Gates 1–29
- Airside 2: Gates 100–129
Level 3
- Drop-off area for passengers
- Ticketing and Gates
- Food Court
Level 2
- Pick-up area for passengers
- Baggage Claim for Carousels 1–16
- Pet Relief Area
Level 1
- Baggage Claim
- Resort Transportation
- Buses
- Lynx City Bus
- Taxi, Towncar, Limousine, and Shuttle Services
Terminal B Layout
Terminal B features:
- Airside 3: Gates 30–48 and 50–59
- Airside 4: Gates 60–99
Level 3
- Drop-off area for passengers
- Ticketing and Gates
- Food Court
Level 2
- Pick-up area for passengers
- Baggage Claim for Carousels 20–32
- Pet Relief Area
- Currency Exchange (only at Terminal B)
Level 1
- Baggage Claim
- Buses and Resort Transportation
- Lynx City Bus
- Disney Magical Express
- Rental Car Companies
- Taxi, Towncar, Limousine, and Shuttle Services
Airlines at MCO—Terminal A
- Air Canada
- Air Transat
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines Curbside Check-In
- Avianca
- CanJet
- Copa Airlines
- JetBlue Airways Curbside Check-In
- Southwest Airlines Curbside Check-In
- Sunwing Airlines
- Taca Airlines
- TAM Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Curbside Check-In
- Virgin America
- WestJet
Airlines at MCO—Terminal B
- Aer Lingus
- AeroMexico
- AirTran Curbside Check-In
- Air France
- Bahamasair
- British Airways
- Delta Air Lines Curbside Check-In
- Frontier
- Lufthansa
- Miami Air
- Spirit Airlines
- Sun Country Airlines
- United Curbside Check-In
- US Airways Curbside Check-In
For additional information about Orlando International Airport and its services, visit their official website.
