ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando International Airport said Monday afternoon that road traffic was closed at Terminal B.
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9 p.m. Update:
On Monday, at around 5:15 p.m. the Orlando Fire Department responded OIA for report suspicious bag.
Out of an abundance of caution, traffic to airport Terminal B was diverted.
Investigators found no hazard or associated threat, according to OFD.
Airport operations and road traffic has resumed as normal.
8 p.m. Update:
Law enforcement has cleared the call at Terminal B.
The airport said road traffic to Terminal B will reopen soon.
Update/4: Law enforcement has cleared a call at Terminal B. Road traffic to Terminal B will reopen soon. We thank you for your patience and cooperation while our partners work towards resuming normal operations at Terminal B.
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) February 27, 2024
6:45 pm Update:
If you are picking up someone at MCO from Terminal B, or dropping off, please follow roadway signage to Terminal A or the Train station. This is being done while law enforcement responds to a call at Terminal B, airport officials said.
Original Story:
The airport said law enforcement officers are currently investigating a call but would not provide details on the call.
“Please follow instructions from onsite airport personnel,” the airport said on X. “Updates will be provided as the situation develops.”
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⚠️Advisory: Law enforcement partners are currently investigating a call. Terminal B road traffic is closed. Please follow instructions from onsite airport personnel. Updates will be provided as the situation develops.
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) February 26, 2024
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