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Orlando International Airport Seeks Vertiport for Electric Aircraft

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority targets 2028 to launch an operational vertiport for all kinds of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 04:53 PM ET

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Orlando International Airport (KMCO) could be the site of a fully operational vertiport by 2028. [Courtesy: Orlando International Airport]

Key Takeaways:

Orlando International Airport (KMCO) plans to develop a vertiport for electric and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, including eVTOLs.
An Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) is expected in March to find partners to build and operate the vertiport, with a target operational date of 2028.
This initiative aligns with FAA integration plans for AAM and aims to position Central Florida as a global leader in mobility innovation.

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Updated Feb. 25 at 1:35 p.m. EST to include details shared by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA).

Orlando International Airport (KMCO) may soon look for collaborators to develop a vertiport for electric and other advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.