Orlando International looking ahead to major terminal expansion
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Board updated its funding for major projects at Orlando International Airport (MCO) including increasing capacity of Terminal C, replacing portions of the Automated People Mover and improving the airfield surfaces.
With passenger traffic projected to soon approach 58 million by year’s end, the Aviation Authority approved a contract addendum with Ricondo & Associates to begin defining a Phase 2 development program for the new Terminal C.
The Phase 2 Program will add 16 to 24 aircraft gates to Terminal C. Ricondo will develop a Program Definition Document (PDD) that will provide the requirements for the Program; indicate a preferred concept of operations and facility layout; refine the Program’s cost; and provide planning guidance to consultants, who will prepare the detailed design of the Program.
The Board also approved funding to replace the Automated People Mover (APM) systems to Airsides 2 & 4. The Design/Build/Operate/Maintain contract was awarded to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.
The contract will include replacement of all vehicles, running surfaces, central control equipment, all other required subsystems and all modifications. Mitsubishi will also maintain passenger service to Airsides 2 and 4 during the work and minimize the time that any one of the two APM lanes to each Airside is out of service during construction. Project completion is targeted for Spring 2027.
The board also approved a contract with the Hubbard Construction Company will rehabilitate a portion of Taxiways G and H at MCO and the connectors north of Taxiway E. Construction work will include resealing the joints and replacing isolated cracked slabs for the concrete pavement; rehabilitate the asphalt shoulders, and improve pavement geometry, taxiway markings, lighting and signage. The construction is scheduled to start in November 2023 and with completion estimated in August 2024.
