Travel Advisory: Orlando International Airport to Be Impacted by FAA Flight Reduction

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced they will reduce flights throughout the country at several major airports. Find out the details and how it will impact you.

Orlando International Airport and the Government Shutdown

When the government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, Orlando International Airport (MCO) had released a statement regarding the airport's operations. The statement shared the impact it could have on travelers. You can read the full statement HERE.

However, Orlando International Airport still anticipated normal operations during the shutdown.

Last week, MCO saw impacts as it experienced a ground delay due to air traffic controller shortage! See the all the details regarding the delay HERE.

Major Airports To See Flight Reduction

The FAA revealed a list of 40 major airports that will be seeing a 10% in flight reduction. This could cut thousands of flights daily.

"Our sole role is to make sure that we keep this airspace as safe as possible. Reduction in capacity at 40 of our locations. This is not based on light airline travel locations. This is about where the pressure is and how to really deviate the pressure."

-Bryan Bedford FAA Administrator

Flight reduction is planned to start tomorrow (Friday, November 7th). Below is the 40 airports that will be impacted:

• Anchorage International
• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
• Boston Logan International
• Baltimore/Washington International
• Charlotte Douglas International
• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
• Dallas Love
• Ronald Reagan Washington National
• Denver International
• Dallas/Fort Worth International
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
• Newark Liberty International
• Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
• Honolulu International
• Houston Hobby
• Washington Dulles International
• George Bush Houston Intercontinental
• Indianapolis International
• New York John F Kennedy International
• Las Vegas McCarran International
• Los Angeles International
• New York LaGuardia
• Orlando International
• Chicago Midway
• Memphis International
• Miami International
• Minneapolis/St Paul International
• Oakland International
• Ontario International
• Chicago O'Hare International
• Portland International
• Philadelphia International
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International
• San Diego International
• Louisville International
• Seattle/Tacoma International
• San Francisco International
• Salt Lake City International
• Teterboro
• Tampa International

What Does This Mean For You?

Orlando International Airport is on the list, and tends to be the airport of choice for those visiting Disney World or Universal Orlando. It is recommended to check with your airline for any delays or cancellations as these are expected to increase over the next few days.

Be sure to check with your airline for any delays or cancellations.

If you are planning to fly, be sure to give yourself even more time at the airport, as travelers can expect long lines and with that long TSA wait times.

Will you be traveling out of any of the impacted airports over the next few days? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post with your friends!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Heather loves all things Disney! She loves visiting her "home" as a Disney Vacation Club Member or participating in a runDisney event!

Source: GoodMorningAmerica.com