Jun 27, 2025

4th of July Travel Sizzles at Orlando International Airport

ORLANDO, Fla.- The nation’s 249th birthday is going to be busy in the skies, terminals, and parking garages at Orlando International Airport (MCO). A direct comparison of travel numbers from 2024 shows that July 4th, 2025, travel will likely lead to another record year.

Overall, traffic is expected to increase nearly 2 percent with some 1.43 million passengers during the 9-day travel period, which starts on Sunday, June 29th, ending on Monday, July 7th. The busiest travel day is projected to be Sunday, July 6th, when an estimated 175 thousand passengers will pass through MCO.

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To help beat the heat of summer travel at Florida’s busiest airport, MCO staff encourages passengers to remember the phrase “Pack, Park, Plane:” Pack as lightly as possible. Park using our reservation system for a guaranteed spot. Plane, give yourself plenty of time to get through security and to your plane.

For more helpful tips, see this video and take advantage of the following:

  • Reserved Parking - Allows you to guarantee a parking space is waiting for you upon arrival

  • The MCO App - Allows you to check your flight status and security wait times

  • MCO Reserve - Allows you to make a reservation for your time in the TSA security line

  • Free Cell Phone Lots - Avoid circling the terminal waiting for your party to arrive while enjoying free Wi-Fi, restrooms and flight display updates

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is proud to operate Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), two of Florida’s premier air travel gateways. MCO is a world-class global connector, serving nearly 58 million annual passengers across its three terminals, A, B and C. Connected to an Intermodal Terminal Facility that offers high-speed passenger rail service, Terminal C is an inventive structure that elevates the customer experience with 100% automated screening lanes at TSA checkpoints. ORL is conveniently located just miles from downtown Orlando and provides vital general aviation access to the heart of the region.

For more information, please contact the Office of Public Affairs at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority at 407-825-2055 or email us at MCOPIO@goaa.org for further assistance.