MCO canceling all commercial flights as Hurricane Ian nears Florida

Orlando International Airport (MCO) will stop all operations beginning at 10:30 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, the airport announced Tuesday afternoon. “The Orlando International Airport is prepared for the arrival and impact of Hurricane Ian. After conferring with the National Weather Service, airlines, and federal partners it has been decided that commercial operations at Orlando International Airport will cease at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 9/28/22,” a statement from the airport posted to Twitter said. The statement added that the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has activated the airport's Emergency Operations Center and that travelers should contact airlines directly for any updates for their specific flights. MCO also posted the update to its website's homepage Tuesday as Hurricane Ian intensifies in Cuba and continues to head north toward Florida.