Terminal ANorth side of the main terminal
Orlando International Airport Terminal A, 1 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827FAA rank #7 · Large hub
MCOOrlando
Orlando International
Verified September 1, 2026
The short answer
MCO's trap is assuming everything is in one building. Confirm A, B, or C before parking or ordering a ride, and consider MCO Reserve during school-holiday peaks.
Arrival planner
When should I be at MCO?
Enter the departure time shown on your ticket.
Recommended airport arrival—:—
Enter your departure time
We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, weekends, school breaks, and cruise turnaround days
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Security
What you’re walking into
MCO publishes TSA waits in its app and offers free MCO Reserve time slots at eligible checkpoints.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy Park Place$14/dayNorth, South, or West lots with shuttle
Garages A/B/C$24/dayCovered terminal parking
Terminal Top$24/dayCovered
Valet$35/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Pickup zones depend on whether the flight arrives at Terminals A, B, or C. Use the app's assigned level and door rather than crossing to another terminal.
On-airport rental counters are in Terminals A, B, and C with vehicles in adjacent garages; off-airport agencies use shuttles.
Automated people movers connect the A/B main terminal with gate airsides. A free train and pedestrian route connect the main terminal with Terminal C.
North cell-phone lotBest approached from the north entranceMCO North Cell Phone Lot, Orlando International Airport, Orlando, FL 32827
South cell-phone lotBest approached from the south entranceMCO South Cell Phone Lot, Orlando International Airport, Orlando, FL 32827
Free North and South cell-phone lots are available for attended vehicles.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● Yes
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingAvailable in Garages A, B, and C and selected economy facilities; check current parking maps.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are not permitted inside the terminal.
OvernightMCO operates 24 hours, but secure-side access and amenities thin out overnight.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Verified September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details can change without notice.
MCO official site and parking status↗MCO app, waits, and Reserve↗MCO parking reservations↗MCO rental cars↗MCO terminal maps and directions↗