May 30, 2025
Moving Walkways Assist with Mobility at MCO's Terminal C
ORLANDO, Fla. – Passengers at Orlando International Airport can now glide into the core of Terminal C, thanks to two new moving walkways.
The walkways, which were installed just beyond the TSA checkpoint, provide an express lane to Terminal C’s stunning Palm Court, which features Florida sunshine, and to more than 30 retail, food, and beverage options.
The new moving walkways span from the checkpoint to Palm Court - a corridor primarily with one-way pedestrian traffic. The walkway system has a length of 132 feet - including the on and off ramps. The sloped ramps meet the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
The walkways will help to assist those with limited mobility, as travelers will exit the walkway adjacent to the staging area for mobility carts, which can carry passengers directly to their gate.
TKE (TK Elevator) and Clancy & Theys collaborated on the Terminal C moving walkway project.
In a separate but related effort, the Pedestrian Bridge will have a set of bidirectional moving walkways when it opens this summer. The walkways, including ramps, are approximately 90 feet in length but will be extended once the entire project, including the Rental Car Lobby, opens in 2026. The purpose of the shorter walkways was originally to mark ingress and egress points to the Rental Car Lobby.
The opening of the Pedestrian Bridge is a welcome convenience for passengers who currently use Garage C for access between Terminal C, the Train Station, and the Terminal Link, which provides a connection to Terminals A and B.
Moving walkways were included in the original design for Terminal C, but they were removed as a cost-saving measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since then, GOAA staff members have undertaken several studies to determine optimal locations for moving walkways in Terminal C as a way to enhance the passenger experience.
To see video of Terminal C’s finished walkway project, visit our YouTube Channel.
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 more than 57 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.