Arrival and departure boards at Orlando International Airport show a large number of delays amid staffing issues. (Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)
ORLANDO, Fla – A ground stop was issued for Orlando International Airport (MCO) Saturday from 11:40 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. EDT because of thunderstorms, grounding departures bound for Orlando.
According to the advisory reported departure delays at MCO are averaging about 30 minutes and increasing due to weather-related traffic management intiatives.
This is developing. The ground stop could potentially be extended, check back for updates…
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