Passengers at Orlando International Airport can now use two new moving walkways at Terminal C. Moving walkways were included in the original design for Terminal C, but they were removed as a cost-saving measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The moving walkways, which were installed just beyond the TSA checkpoint, provide an express lane to Terminal C’s stunning Palm Court, which features Florida sunshine, and to more than 30 retail, food, and beverage options.
The new moving walkways span from the checkpoint to Palm Court – a corridor primarily with one-way pedestrian traffic. The walkway system has a length of 132 feet – including the on and off ramps.
The sloped ramps meet the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, according to Orlando International Airport.
The walkways will help to assist those with limited mobility, as travelers will exit the walkway adjacent to the staging area for mobility carts, which can carry passengers directly to their gate.
TKE (TK Elevator) and Clancy & Theys collaborated on the Terminal C moving walkways project.
In a separate but related effort, the Pedestrian Bridge will have a set of bidirectional moving walkways when it opens this summer. The walkways, including ramps, are approximately 90 feet in length but will be extended once the entire project, including the Rental Car Lobby, opens in 2026. The purpose of the shorter walkways was originally to mark ingress and egress points to the Rental Car Lobby.
The opening of the Pedestrian Bridge is a welcome convenience for passengers who currently use Garage C for access between Terminal C, the Train Station, and the Terminal Link, which provides a connection to Terminals A and B.
Since then, GOAA staff members have undertaken several studies to determine optimal locations for moving walkways in Terminal C as a way to enhance the passenger experience.
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority operates Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), two of Central Florida’s air travel gateways. MCO is a global connector, serving more than 57 million annual passengers across its three terminals, A, B and C. Terminal C is connected to an Intermodal Terminal Facility that offers high-speed Brightline passenger rail service and 100% automated screening lanes at TSA checkpoints. ORL is located just miles from downtown Orlando and provides general aviation access to the region.
