Get to Know Orlando International Airport

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the 13th-busiest airport in the United States and the 29th-busiest in the world. Orlando is one of the most-visited cities in the world primarily driven by tourism, major events, and convention traffic; in 2018, the city drew more than 75 million visitors. The airport code MCO stands for the airport's former name, McCoy Air Force Base, that was closed in 1975 as part of a general military draw down following the end of the Vietnam War.

Orlando International Airport is located at  1 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL. 

The airport consists of one main check-in terminal which feeds to 4 smaller departure terminals. The main terminal has two sides – Side A and Side B. 

Frontier Airlines ticket counter is located on A-2 and baggage carousels are on Side A. Flights operate out of Airside 1 utilizing gates 10-19, however, some flights do occasionally arrive and depart out of gates 20-29. 

There are two Known Crew Member (KCM) Checkpoints at MCO;

• Gates 1-59 KCM is located to the right-hand side of the Gates 1-59 Checkpoint, next to the Wheelchair lane. Use this for Frontier gates.
• Gates 70-129 KCM is located on the left side of the Security Checkpoint, just past Starbucks®.

For more information on the Orlando International Airport visit https://www.orlandoairports.net

Interesting Things About MCO:

• MCO Airport App - For the best in-terminal navigation experience download the Orlando MCO Airport App
• Pet Relief Areas - Furry travelers have two private restrooms available at the airport. Both are on the second level of each terminal. The “A” side pet relief area is located at the far end of the building on the east side and to the right as you exit the building. The “B” side pet relief area is located at the far end of the building, on the west side and to the right as you exit the building.
• Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport - Located in the main terminal, the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport is a 4-star hotel that offers 24-hour room service and recently renovated soundproof rooms.
• Cruise Line Transportation - The airport serves as a major inbound gateway for cruise line passengers departing out of Port Canaveral on lines including Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, and more.  
• Live Entertainment: Orlando International Airport offers live entertainment performances in the Main Terminal. See what’s happening during your visit on the Entertainment Calendar.
• USO - The United Service Organizations (USO) Welcome Center is a military-only lounge located in the Main Terminal, A-Side, Level 1. The USO caters to troops and military family members transiting through MCO, providing a “home away from home” atmosphere.  
• Nursing Rooms - MCO offers two nursing rooms that are conveniently located post-security in Airside 4 if you are traveling out of gates 70-79 and Airside 1 if you are traveling out of gates 10-19.
• Art Program - Art is an integral part of the overall design of the Orlando International Airport. The greater Orlando Aviation Authority is solidly committed to a model program of Art in public places, with pieces distributed throughout the terminal complex.