Flying To Florida? We Have Some BIG Airport Changes To Share

Here at Disney Food Blog, we are always discussing the Orlando International Airport. If you are planning to visit Disney World, this huge airport with iconic green carpet is likely the first stop of your trip.

©Orlando Business Journal

However, today we are going to be discussing a smaller local airport near the Orlando area. The Kissimmee Gateway Airport is the municipal airport for the city of Kissimmee, but it might be getting much bigger very soon!

According to the Orlando Business Journal, the Kissimmee Gateway Airport has received preliminary approval from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to build a customs facility that will allow it to have international flights. The agreement was made through the U.S Customs and Border Protection’s User Fee Facility Program, which allows small airports to apply for customs and immigration services. In the terms of the agreement, any airports approved for the program must start construction on the new customs facilities within three years of approval. Although it looks like the Kissimmee Airport will be moving even quicker than that!

©Orlando Business Journal

The airport is aiming to start the construction process in 2027 and be ready for passengers within the next two years. This airport does not offer scheduled passenger service or normal ticketed passenger flights. Instead, it offers private, corporate, and charter air travel, so this would allow for those passengers to travel internationally when right now they may only travel within the United States.

©Google Maps (Kissimmee Gateway Airport)

Kissimmee Director of Aviation Shaun Germolus said in a news release, “We know we have missed economic opportunities, and we understand what the impact of this designation can truly be. The growth in international tourism traffic from markets like Brazil and Argentina is real, and Kissimmee Gateway Airport is positioned to capture it.”

©Adobe (City of Kissimmee)

These new international flight options may also bring more jobs and business partnerships to the city of Kissimmee. We cannot wait to see what this expansion means for the future of the Kissimmee Gateway Airport, and stay tuned with Disney Food Blog so you never miss any travel news!

Orlando International Airport is Getting Some MAJOR Changes!

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