Orlando Sanford International Airport

Orlando Sanford International Airport has expanded dramatically since its conversion from a naval facility to civilian airport in 1969 and has proven very popular with travelers, consistently ranking in the top 30 busiest airports.

Over the years, Congressman Mica has been very supportive of improvements at the Orlando Sanford International Airport.  Most recently, Rep. Mica helped secure approximately $4 million in funding from the FAA for updates to the airport’s master plan which will prepare the facility for future aviation demand; acquisition of a new training system to improve safety; airfield lightening improvements; runway rehabilitation; security enhancements; and other projects.

 Additionally, Rep. Mica has assisted the airport with a new Instrument Landing System which allows incoming aircraft to use a landing flight path while maintaining higher altitudes reducing airplane noise and has assisted the Orlando Sanford International Airport extend and repair runways.

 These and other enhancements at the airport have improved one of our key economic generators in Central Florida and continue to increase flight safety and develop the airport’s infrastructure.  In March of 2010, FDOT conducted an economic impact study which found that the airport generates 18,025 jobs regionally and a total economic activity of $2,530,024,000.