MCO's New Terminal C to Open July 2022

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Dec 18, 2021 - 18:23 Updated: Dec 19, 2021 - 18:23
MCO's New Terminal C to Open July 2022

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority declared on Wednesday that Terminal C will likely be open to passengers by July 2022.

The the $2 billion south terminal is 87 percent finished.

The new terminal provides service for 10 million additional travelers and adds 15 new gates, accommodating 20 more aircraft and completely automated TSA security screening checkpoints and RFID luggage tracking.

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority gave the following timeline in the lead up to the terminal's opening:

  • February 28, 2022 — Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)
       — City of Orlando issues a TCO when key life safety systems are accepted for critical areas
  •  May 1, 2022 — Substantial Completion
       — The program is substantially complete when it is ready for its intended use to operate
  • May-July 2022 — Operational Readiness
       — Transition from construction to operations: Getting the people familiar with the building/systems and test processes/procedures to ensure a successful opening
  • July 2022 — Start of Operations