Feb 18, 2026
GOAA Board Approves New Investments to Elevate MCO
Rendering of future design for Airside 1 (Gates 1-29) and Airside 3 (Gates 30-59)
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board approved additional investments that advance a transformative vision for Orlando International Airport (MCO) and enhance the experience for millions of guests each year.
“We’re in a transformative period for MCO,” said Lance Lyttle, Chief Executive Officer of GOAA, which manages and operates MCO. “As we grow to meet record demand, we’re also reimaging how an airport can feel: welcoming, efficient, and forward-thinking. By investing in innovative solutions and modern designs, we’re building an airport experience that reflects Orlando’s global appeal and prepares us for the future of air travel.”
As part of this commitment, the Board authorized $4.5 million to expand the length of moving walkways connecting Terminal C to the Train Station facility and the soon-to-open Terminal C Rental Car Lobby. Expanded walkways will improve passenger comfort and efficiency along what will become one of Terminal C’s most heavily-used pedestrian corridors.
This investment complements an expanded walkway project that has been planned since before the opening of the Pedestrian Bridge, a $114 million project providing an enclosed walkway between Terminal C and the Train Station.
This project includes construction of a Rental Car Lobby (RAC), complete with counters, seating, restrooms, and concessions. The RAC Lobby will serve passengers who rent or return cars at Terminal C. On-site rental car companies will continue to provide services in Terminals A and B. As the world’s largest rental car market, based on gross revenue, MCO’s new Rental Car Lobby will accommodate Terminal C’s passengers, making the rental car airport experience as smooth as possible. Construction of the Terminal C Rental Car Lobby is scheduled for completion later this year.
Additional passenger conveyance within Terminal C, extending from Palm Court to Gate C230, is still being studied.
During Wednesday’s meeting, the GOAA Board also previewed the future design of gate areas in Terminals A and B, as part of a $351 million interior renovation program. These enhancements will refresh Airside 1 (Gates 1-29), Airside 3 (Gates 30-59), and Levels 2 and 3 of Terminals A and B, introducing new flooring, wall finishes, ceilings, and upgraded lighting.
In addition, all restrooms across the four airsides in Terminals A and B (Gates 1-129) will be refurbished, with expanded and new restrooms added to better serve passengers.
These projects are part of GOAA’s ambitious $5.9 billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which is a strategically phased through 2030. The program focuses on expanding capacity, modernizing facilities, and elevating the passenger journey at every touchpoint, today and well into the future.
Additional information about these projects is available online at FlyMCO.com/ElevatingMCO/.
About Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
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.