Orlando International Airport: Ground stop lifted, flight delays likely

The ground stop for Orlando International Airport (MCO) has been lifted, though flight delays are still expected, according to the airport.

Flights departing to MCO were halted Thursday afternoon due to a radar issue with Central Florida Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON), a FAA spokesperson told FOX 35 in an email.

The ground stop was issued around 12:28 p.m. and lifted around 2 p.m. 

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). 

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