MCO terminal link trams reducing to one for gates 70-129 for repairs
Anyone traveling through terminals A or B should expect delays between TSA and their gate starting in December.
Updated: 11:51 AM EST Nov 18, 2025
The Orlando International Airport is set to begin work on a new passenger gate tram to get travelers between terminals A and B and gates 70-129 starting in December.According to airport officials, the upgrades are needed to enhance how passengers get through MCO.Starting Dec. 3, MCO officials say only one tram will be operational between terminals A and B and gates 70-129, which include Airside 2 and Airside 4. They say:”During normal operations, most passengers will experience extra wait times for the passenger tram, even during peak holiday periods, because only one tram will be operational during the projectDuring occasional overnight hours, travelers may have to use shuttle buses when none of the trams are operational for upgrade workTravelers renting a car or using a rideshare service are encouraged to add an extra 30 minutes for their pickup planning” The upgrade project is scheduled to take place from December 2025 to fall 2027. During this time, airport officials are asking travelers to be patient.“While this project requires some temporary adjustments, the long-term benefits will enhance safety and ensure our Gate Link system serves passengers reliably for decades to come,” said Lance Lyttle, chief executive officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.The Gate Link Replacement project is a part of a $253 million investment project to upgrade the Gate Link vehicles and infrastructure, including running surfaces and operating systems to power distribution, vehicle controls, communication networks, and platform screen doors.The new Gate Link vehicles are similar in style to the ones implemented in 2017 for gates 1-59.
ORLANDO, Fla. —
The Orlando International Airport is set to begin work on a new passenger gate tram to get travelers between terminals A and B and gates 70-129 starting in December.
According to airport officials, the upgrades are needed to enhance how passengers get through MCO.
Starting Dec. 3, MCO officials say only one tram will be operational between terminals A and B and gates 70-129, which include Airside 2 and Airside 4. They say:
“During normal operations, most passengers will experience extra wait times for the passenger tram, even during peak holiday periods, because only one tram will be operational during the projectDuring occasional overnight hours, travelers may have to use shuttle buses when none of the trams are operational for upgrade workTravelers renting a car or using a rideshare service are encouraged to add an extra 30 minutes for their pickup planning”
The upgrade project is scheduled to take place from December 2025 to fall 2027. During this time, airport officials are asking travelers to be patient.
“While this project requires some temporary adjustments, the long-term benefits will enhance safety and ensure our Gate Link system serves passengers reliably for decades to come,” said Lance Lyttle, chief executive officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.
The Gate Link Replacement project is a part of a $253 million investment project to upgrade the Gate Link vehicles and infrastructure, including running surfaces and operating systems to power distribution, vehicle controls, communication networks, and platform screen doors.
The new Gate Link vehicles are similar in style to the ones implemented in 2017 for gates 1-59.