The $2.8bn project of Terminal C of the Orlando International Airport was recently opened for passenger. The terminal will allow the airport to increase its capacity by 25% with over 10 to 12 million passengers every year.
Kevin Thibault, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, said: “This day has been a long time coming, but we’re finally here. Terminal C is open, and what a benefit it is to the community. This state-of-the-art terminal is leading the way to a truly intermodal future for all of Central Florida, where passengers will be able to take a plane, a train, or an automobile from one location. Today, the vision has become a reality.”
The Terminal is built on 300 acres of land with 15 gates and the capacity to accommodate 20 aircraft. According to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, it includes cutting-edge technology such as informational video displays in the ticket halls, automated TSA screening lanes, concession hubs, and gate areas, plus interactive, immersive multimedia features that will provide high-definition visual entertainment. The Terminal was designed for certification as one of the first LEED v4 airport campuses
It is estimated the 10 Terminal C airlines’ annual economic impact on Central Florida is over $5.6bn.