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Orlando International Airport

Orlando, FL

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Checkpoint counts

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At a glance

MCO terminal and checkpoint facts

Terminals
3

Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal C (Orlando International's newest terminal).

Checkpoints
Main checkpoint banks in each terminal complex

Terminal A/B share the main ticketing complex with west/east security; Terminal C has its own security.

Operating hours
Typical 3:30 AM opening; closing after last departure.
Peak hours (local)
5:00-9:00 AM and 3:00-7:00 PM local time; heavy Saturday departure peaks.
TSA PreCheck
Available

PreCheck in both the main ticketing complex and Terminal C.

CLEAR Plus
Available
Source: official MCO reference

Planning bullets

How locals actually plan MCO

At MCO, the correct side of the airport matters.

West-side and east-side security feed different gate ranges, so match your checkpoint side to your gate range first.

If you are parking, shuttling, or checking bags, MCO can feel slower than the raw TSA number suggests.

Early mistakes on the wrong side of the terminal are usually more expensive than picking the second-best line.

Checkpoint access

Which checkpoint reaches your gate?

At MCO, the west-side checkpoint feeds gates 1-59 and the east-side checkpoint feeds gates 70-129, so choose the side that matches your gate range.

Official checkpoint and terminal access source

Official MCO resources

Every authoritative link for MCO

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TSA program references

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Nearby airports

Straight-line distance to other covered airports

Distances are great-circle miles from MCO coordinates; use them as a regional comparison floor, not a drive estimate. Real drive time varies with traffic and metro layout.

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MCO TSA wait times today

Live checkpoint status, line coverage, and official airport updates for Orlando, FL.

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How early to get to MCO

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When to leave for MCO

Turn drive time, terminal access, and security conditions into a practical leave-now decision.

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MCO TSA PreCheck wait times

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Frequently asked questions

MCO answers from the facts above

How many terminals does MCO have?

Orlando International Airport operates 3 terminals: Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal C (Orlando International's newest terminal).

Does MCO have TSA PreCheck and CLEAR?

TSA PreCheck is available at MCO (precheck in both the main ticketing complex and terminal c.). CLEAR Plus is available.

When is MCO busiest?

Peak departure windows are typically 5:00-9:00 AM and 3:00-7:00 PM local time; heavy Saturday departure peaks. Build extra buffer during those windows and for holiday travel periods.

How often does TravelTSA refresh MCO?

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