Flight Statistics on Hurricane Milton: Over 1,000 Cancellations and Multiple Airport Closures in Florida
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As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s west coast, travellers face widespread disruptions. The powerful storm has already led to more than 1,703 flight cancellations across the United States on Wednesday, as reported by our data. Find this and more stats by clicking here.
This includes over 380 flight cancellations at Tampa International Airport (TPA) alone, as many airports in Florida have suspended operations ahead of the hurricane's landfall.
Below is a list of airport closures and operational changes:
Florida Airports Impacted by Hurricane Milton:
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St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Closed Tuesday after the last flight departed and will remain shut until further notice. -
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Closed on Tuesday. Updates on its status will be shared via social media channels. -
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Suspended operations at 8 a.m. Wednesday and will reopen "as soon as it’s safe." -
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Closed for both Wednesday and Thursday, with no exact reopening time set. -
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Closed at 4 p.m. on Tuesday until further notice. -
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Scheduled to suspend operations at 9 p.m. Wednesday. It will resume services when conditions are deemed safe.
Airports Remaining Open (For Now):
- Miami International Airport (MIA) is staying open for the time being.
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) remains operational.
- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) continues to operate normally.
- Key West International Airport (EYW) remains open and operating as usual on Wednesday.
As conditions worsen, travellers are strongly advised to stay updated with their airlines and airport authorities. The situation rapidly evolves, and further cancellations or closures could be announced at any time.
