Orlando (MCO) Terminal Map & Navigation Guide
Everything you need to navigate Orlando: the official terminal map link, what airlines fly from each concourse, how to move between terminals, and gate-finding tips that save you backtracking. Verify your specific gate on your boarding pass — assignments change.
Where can I find the official Orlando terminal map?
The MCO airport authority publishes the most up-to-date map on its official website. Use the link below before you travel so you know the terminal layout and gate locations before you clear security.
Official map
Orlando official terminal map — airport authority website
Orlando interactive map — searchable by gate, airline, or amenity
Maps are updated when terminals are renovated or new concourses open. Terminal 5 at LAX, for example, has been closed since October 2025 for reconstruction — always confirm your terminal from your boarding pass rather than relying on a saved map.
What is in each Orlando terminal?
Here is what each terminal or concourse at MCO handles — which airlines fly from it, the gate range, and key amenities to know before you go.
Terminal A
A-side of the North Terminal building (shared structure with Terminal B). Check-in counters are labeled A-1 through A-4. Two airsides are reached by free Gate Link automated trams: Airside 1 (gates 1–29) serves Frontier Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air Transat, Copa, and Avianca; Airside 2 (gates 100–129) serves Southwest Airlines (the airport's largest carrier) and Avelo Airlines. West security checkpoint leads to Airside 1; East checkpoint leads to Airside 2. NOTE: Phase 1 of a $253 million Gate Link Replacement Project (Dec 2025–Dec 2026) reduces Airside 2 to one tram instead of the usual two — allow extra time if flying Southwest or Avelo.
Terminal B
B-side of the North Terminal building (shared structure with Terminal A). Check-in counters are labeled B-1 through B-4. Two airsides are reached by free Gate Link trams: Airside 3 (gates 30–59) serves American Airlines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Breeze Airways; Airside 4 (gates 70–99) serves Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, LATAM Airlines, WestJet, Bahamasair, and Volaris. Airline lounges (Delta Sky Club, United Club, Admirals Club) are in the respective airsides. Terminals A and B are freely walkable on Level 3 without re-clearing security.
Terminal C
Separate South Terminal Complex that opened September 19, 2022. Has its own check-in, security, and baggage claim. Gates C230–C245 (15 gates, expandable to 40+). JetBlue Airways is the anchor airline; other carriers include Aer Lingus, Azul, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Emirates, GOL, Icelandair, Lufthansa, and Norse Atlantic. Terminal C also houses the Brightline intercity high-speed rail station — the first U.S. airport terminal with that amenity — providing direct service to Miami. Reached from the North Terminal via the free Terminal Link APM.
How do I get between terminals at Orlando?
North Terminal A-side and B-side are freely walkable on Level 3 (no re-screening needed). Each airside (1, 2, 3, 4) is reached from its respective terminal side by a free automated Gate Link tram running every 3–5 minutes (A-side serves Airsides 1 and 2; B-side serves Airsides 3 and 4). There is no direct airside-to-airside connection once past security — passengers must exit, cross the main terminal, and re-screen. Terminal C is a completely separate building connected to the North Terminal via the free Terminal Link APM (automated people mover) that runs 24/7 with an approximately 10–15 minute journey time. During the Dec 2025–Dec 2026 Gate Link Replacement Project, only one tram operates on Airsides 2 and 4 (gates 70–129), with overnight shutdowns requiring shuttle bus transfers.
Timing tip
Always allow 15–30 minutes for any inter-terminal transfer at MCO — wait times for people-movers, buses, or security re-screening add up faster than the physical distance suggests. Build the buffer into your Leave-By time, not your gate arrival time.
How do I find my gate at Orlando?
Know your terminal before you arrive: North Terminal (A/B) handles Southwest, American, Delta, United, Frontier, and most domestic carriers; Terminal C is a separate building for JetBlue and all major non-US international airlines (Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, etc.). Within the North Terminal, check your gate range before entering security — the West checkpoint serves Airsides 1 (gates 1–29) and 3 (gates 30–59), while the East checkpoint serves Airsides 2 (gates 100–129) and 4 (gates 70–99). Entering the wrong checkpoint means exiting security and re-screening, which can cost 20+ minutes.
A few habits that prevent last-minute sprints:
- Open your airline app two hours before departure. Gate assignments update in the app before they appear on printed boarding passes and sometimes before terminal displays are updated.
- Check departure screens immediately after clearing security. Every terminal at MCO has overhead departure boards near the checkpoint exit — confirming your gate here costs 30 seconds and can save a long detour.
- Note which security checkpoint serves your concourse. At multi-concourse airports, entering through the wrong checkpoint can mean exiting security and re-queuing, which adds 20 minutes or more.
- International arrivals follow the customs signs first. If you are connecting from an international arrival, clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before looking for your domestic connection gate — the process is one-way.
What is the easiest way to navigate Orlando?
Experienced travellers at MCO use a short checklist every time:
- Review the map before leaving home. Open the Orlando interactive map on your phone while you are still home so the terminal layout is familiar.
- Know your terminal before you arrive. At airports with multiple separate buildings (JFK, LAX, DTW, MSP) confirm your terminal from your boarding pass — rideshare and taxi drivers need the correct terminal to drop you at the right curb.
- Use automated people-movers instead of walking. At large airports with trains (ATL Plane Train, DFW Skylink, DEN AGTS) a single train ride replaces 20–30 minutes of walking. Look for signs to the train immediately after clearing security.
- Follow colour-coded signage. Most airports (TPA Blue/Red, SEA North/South Satellite, PHX T3/T4) use colour or number coding from curbside through gates — picking the right colour zone at check-in means you do not cross the terminal twice.
- Check the live TSA wait before you leave. Knowing the current security wait at MCO lets you time your departure so you arrive at the gate relaxed, not sprinting.
Common questions about Orlando maps
Where can I find the official MCO terminal map?
The official Orlando terminal map is on the airport authority website at https://orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco/ — an interactive version is also at https://web.goaa.aero/terminal-maps/map/. Maps are updated when new gates or concourses open; always verify your specific gate on your boarding pass.
How do I get between terminals at MCO?
North Terminal A-side and B-side are freely walkable on Level 3 (no re-screening needed). Each airside (1, 2, 3, 4) is reached from its respective terminal side by a free automated Gate Link tram running every 3–5 minutes (A-side serves Airsides 1 and 2; B-side serves Airsides 3 and 4). There is no direct airside-to-airside connection once past security — passengers must exit, cross the main terminal, and re-screen. Terminal C is a completely separate building connected to the North Terminal via the free Terminal Link APM (automated people mover) that runs 24/7 with an approximately 10–15 minute journey time. During the Dec 2025–Dec 2026 Gate Link Replacement Project, only one tram operates on Airsides 2 and 4 (gates 70–129), with overnight shutdowns requiring shuttle bus transfers.
How do I find my gate at MCO?
Know your terminal before you arrive: North Terminal (A/B) handles Southwest, American, Delta, United, Frontier, and most domestic carriers; Terminal C is a separate building for JetBlue and all major non-US international airlines (Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, etc.). Within the North Terminal, check your gate range before entering security — the West checkpoint serves Airsides 1 (gates 1–29) and 3 (gates 30–59), while the East checkpoint serves Airsides 2 (gates 100–129) and 4 (gates 70–99). Entering the wrong checkpoint means exiting security and re-screening, which can cost 20+ minutes. Your boarding pass shows the exact gate. Open your airline app about two hours before departure — gate assignments sometimes change after check-in closes. Look for departure boards throughout the terminal for real-time gate information.
What is the easiest way to navigate MCO?
Use the official interactive map at https://web.goaa.aero/terminal-maps/map/ before you arrive to familiarise yourself with the layout. Know your terminal before you arrive: North Terminal (A/B) handles Southwest, American, Delta, United, Frontier, and most domestic carriers; Terminal C is a separate building for JetBlue and all major non-US international airlines (Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, etc.). Within the North Terminal, check your gate range before entering security — the West checkpoint serves Airsides 1 (gates 1–29) and 3 (gates 30–59), while the East checkpoint serves Airsides 2 (gates 100–129) and 4 (gates 70–99). Entering the wrong checkpoint means exiting security and re-screening, which can cost 20+ minutes.
What is in each MCO terminal?
Terminal A: A-side of the North Terminal building (shared structure with Terminal B). Check-in counters are labeled A-1 through A-4. Two airsides are reached by free Gate Link automated trams: Airside 1 (gates 1–29) serves Frontier Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air Transat, Copa, and Avianca; Airside 2 (gates 100–129) serves Southwest Airlines (the airport's largest carrier) and Avelo Airlines. West security checkpoint leads to Airside 1; East checkpoint leads to Airside 2. NOTE: Phase 1 of a $253 million Gate Link Replacement Project (Dec 2025–Dec 2026) reduces Airside 2 to one tram instead of the usual two — allow extra time if flying Southwest or Avelo. Terminal B: B-side of the North Terminal building (shared structure with Terminal A). Check-in counters are labeled B-1 through B-4. Two airsides are reached by free Gate Link trams: Airside 3 (gates 30–59) serves American Airlines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Breeze Airways; Airside 4 (gates 70–99) serves Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, LATAM Airlines, WestJet, Bahamasair, and Volaris. Airline lounges (Delta Sky Club, United Club, Admirals Club) are in the respective airsides. Terminals A and B are freely walkable on Level 3 without re-clearing security. Terminal C: Separate South Terminal Complex that opened September 19, 2022. Has its own check-in, security, and baggage claim. Gates C230–C245 (15 gates, expandable to 40+). JetBlue Airways is the anchor airline; other carriers include Aer Lingus, Azul, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Emirates, GOL, Icelandair, Lufthansa, and Norse Atlantic. Terminal C also houses the Brightline intercity high-speed rail station — the first U.S. airport terminal with that amenity — providing direct service to Miami. Reached from the North Terminal via the free Terminal Link APM.
Leave-By calculator
Know exactly when to leave for MCO
The TSA Wait Times Leave-By calculator folds the live MCO security wait, your drive time, and terminal navigation into one exact time to leave home — so you reach your gate without guessing.
See also: Live MCO TSA wait times · MCO terminals guide · MCO security tips