Flying out of Orlando this Fourth of July weekend? Expect packed terminals, officials say

Travelers heading through Orlando International Airport this Fourth of July should expect packed terminals, full parking garages, and crowded flights, as the airport prepares for what could be another record-setting holiday.Airport officials project that more than 1.43 million passengers will move through MCO over a nine-day travel period spanning from Sunday, June 29, to Monday, July 7.The expected traffic represents a two percent increase compared to the same period last year.The busiest travel day is expected to be Sunday, July 6, with over 175,000 passengers projected to arrive or depart from the airport in a single day. To help passengers manage the expected crowds and Florida’s summer heat, MCO is promoting its “Pack, Park, Plan” strategy: Pack as lightly as possible. Park using our reservation system for a guaranteed spot. Plan, give yourself plenty of time to get through security and to your plane. Travelers are also encouraged to use the MCO App to check their flight status and view real-time security wait times. Schedule your TSA screening window in advance for faster entry.

Travelers heading through Orlando International Airport this Fourth of July should expect packed terminals, full parking garages, and crowded flights, as the airport prepares for what could be another record-setting holiday.

Airport officials project that more than 1.43 million passengers will move through MCO over a nine-day travel period spanning from Sunday, June 29, to Monday, July 7.

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The expected traffic represents a two percent increase compared to the same period last year.

The busiest travel day is expected to be Sunday, July 6, with over 175,000 passengers projected to arrive or depart from the airport in a single day.

To help passengers manage the expected crowds and Florida’s summer heat, MCO is promoting its “Pack, Park, Plan” strategy: Pack as lightly as possible. Park using our reservation system for a guaranteed spot. Plan, give yourself plenty of time to get through security and to your plane.

Travelers are also encouraged to use the MCO App to check their flight status and view real-time security wait times. Schedule your TSA screening window in advance for faster entry.