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Philadelphia, LaGuardia seeing flight delays as Hurricane Milton closes Florida airports

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October 9, 2024

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Philadelphia, LaGuardia seeing flight delays as Hurricane Milton closes Florida airports

Florida airports continue to announce closures and flight cancelations ahead of Hurricane Milton, now a powerful storm in the Gulf of Mexico.

Airports along the East Coast are also experiencing delays and cancellations, such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Newark, Baltimore, LaGuardia and Philadelphia, according to FlightAware. All travelers should check on their flight statuses before heading to airports.

While many of the Florida airports have already shut down or announced they’d be shutting down soon, some are still open and operating, including the major airports in Miami, Fort Lauderadale and Jacksonville. However, FlightAware is already showing a very large number of cancellations and delays at those that are open, such as Miami International Airport.

All flights scheduled to go into and out of Florida are on alert and passengers are urged to check their flights as ahead of time for updates as the storm approaches and weather conditions change.

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Here are airport status updates impacting flights to and out of Florida.

Florida airport closures and flight cancelations

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is closed “until it is safe to reopen.” All airport facilities, including Parking Garages and the Rental Car Center, are currently closed to the public.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) has ceased all commercial operations. They posted on social media page X, “We’ll resume operations as soon as it’s safe, based on damage assessments, and keep you updated with the latest information.”
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) has announced it would close after Tuesday’s last flight and all of its flights are canceled for Wednesday and Thursday. “The airport is in a mandatory evacuation zone and is not a public shelter,” it said in post on X. “Prepare and stay safe.”
Miami International Airport (MIA) said was still open as of Wednesday noon and monitoring Hurricane Milton. Travelers are asked to confirm their flight status with their airline and take precautions if driving to airport.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) said on Tuesday that it remained open and operational. “we continue to monitor Hurricane Milton as it nears landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast region. While we expect some inclement weather here, Broward County is not in the storm’s forecast path. So, if you’re traveling today, check your airline for updated flight status before coming to our airport.”
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) have posted a travel advisory on their social media X post, saying it would suspend operations at 9 p.m. Wednesday and reopen when safe to do so. However urging travelers to monitor their flights in the meantime.
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) said on their website, “The airport remains open and operational as we monitor the effects of Hurricane Milton. Check flight status with your airline for the most up-to-date information about your travel or for rebooking options.”