Orlando International Airport Is Now the Seventh Busiest in the United States
If you have flown to Orlando International Airport (MCO), you know that the facility has exploded in popularity over the years.
As Central Florida has become a premier tourist destination, MCO has continued to grow and expand in exciting new ways.
Orlando International Airport
Now, the airport has yet another reason to celebrate.
MCO Climbs the US Airport Rankings
The Airports Council International-North America has ranked the nation’s busiest airports for 2025, and Orlando International Airport is moving on up.
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The airport ranked seventh on this year’s list, up two spots from 2024.
In 2025, MCO served 57,675,573 passengers, up from 57,311,628 in 2024.
Growth in International Travel
According to officials, the airport saw growth in international travel, with new nonstop routes from Orlando to Munich, Madrid, and Paris debuting during the year.
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As before, MCO was the busiest airport in Florida.
Globally, the facility ranked 25th.
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“These numbers are reflective of Central Florida’s continued growth and global appeal,” Greater Orlando Aviation Authority CEO Lance Lyttle said (via WFTV9). “They also show why it is important to embrace a strategic vision that focuses on enhancing customer service while addressing critical infrastructure needs.”
Expansion Is on the Way
As MCO continues to grow in popularity, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has big plans for the airport, including the construction of The Park at MCO, an aircraft observation park that is expected to be completed by 2036.
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By 2030, the GOAA also plans to add 8,000 parking spaces to MCO and expand the Business Incubator at MCO program, increasing the number of small businesses with contracts at the airport by 40%.
Finally, the airport aims to complete its Terminal C expansion by 2035.
Orlando International Airport
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