Orlando International Airport Terminal C Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Terminal C at the MCO campus is a standalone, linear concourse anchored by a central “Palm Court” hub, with a counter-intuitive vertical stack: Arrivals/Baggage on the upper public level and Departures/Check-in down low. The building is physically separated from Terminals AB and the rail/APM complex by a Level 4 connector into Parking Garage C, creating a long, semi-exposed walk where wrong-level and wrong-building mistakes happen fast—especially for transfers and pickups within Orlando’s main airport hub.
Map Table
| Level | Primary functions | Key nodes | Connects to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | arrivals, baggage claim, pickups | baggage hall, carousels, meet & greet, arrivals curb | rideshare curb, private vehicle pickup |
| 4 | transfers, connectors | transfer hall, pedestrian bridge, Garage C corridor | APM to A/B, ITF atrium, Brightline access path |
| 2 | departures, ticketing, security | check-in desks, TSA checkpoint, Palm Court | gates C230–C245, departures curb |
| Airside | gates, concessions | concourse spine, moving walkways | far gates, gate holdrooms |
Orlando International Airport Terminal C Map Strategy
- Treat Level 4 as the only “transfer level” for anything involving Brightline, the ITF, or the APM to Terminals A/B; no airside link, no short internal hop, no curb-to-curb shortcut.
- Lock pickups to the correct curb: rideshare pickup on Level 6 Arrivals, airline drop-off/check-in on Level 2 Departures; wrong-level waiting triggers cancellations and missed meets.
- Budget the “Garage Gap” as a mandatory 1,200-ft (366 m) walk through Garage C between Terminal C and the ITF; plan mobility assistance around elevator cores plus that long, low-assist corridor.
- Use node-to-node wayfinding instead of vibes: Terminal C → Level 4 bridge → Garage C corridor → ITF atrium → APM/Brightline, and reverse it exactly when returning.
2026 Orlando International Airport Terminal C Map + Printable PDF
In 2026, Terminal C continues operating as MCO’s separate, vertically layered terminal with a single critical transfer spine: Level 4 to Garage C to the Intermodal Terminal Facility (ITF). The most important map features to confirm before moving are the Level 6 arrivals pickup curb, the Level 2 departures drop-off/check-in, and the mandatory Garage C walk for any connection to Brightline or the APM to Terminals A/B.
Orlando International Airport Terminal C Map Guide
What is the exact route and walking distance from Terminal C baggage claim (arrivals) to the Automated People Mover (APM) station for Terminals A/B?
A landside-only transfer via Level 4 is mandatory, including a 1,200-ft (366 m) walk through Parking Garage C to reach the ITF-based APM station for Terminals A/B. From Terminal C baggage claim on Level 6, go to the central elevator/escalator core signed for Ground Transportation/Parking, descend to Level 4, then follow signs to the enclosed pedestrian bridge into Garage C.
Continue straight along the dedicated Garage C Level 4 pedestrian corridor (the long semi-exposed “garage gap”) until it opens into the Intermodal Terminal Facility atrium, then follow “South Terminal Link / APM” signs to the platform entrance. Plan ~15–20 minutes end-to-end including vertical movement and station entry, with the longest uninterrupted walk occurring in Garage C.
Where is the APM station entrance located (by level/landmark) when starting at Terminal C check-in/ticketing, and what is the walking distance to reach it?
The APM station entrance is inside the Intermodal Terminal Facility (ITF) atrium, reached from Terminal C only via the Level 4 connector into Parking Garage C. From the Terminal C Level 2 check-in hall, head toward the central interior core by Palm Court, take elevators/escalators up to Level 4 (transfer level), then follow signs to the enclosed pedestrian bridge into Garage C.
| Segment | Route cue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal C Level 2 → Level 4 | elevator/escalator core near Palm Court | 2–5 min vertical |
| Level 4 bridge → Garage C corridor → ITF atrium | straight through Garage C Level 4 pedestrian path | 1,200 ft (366 m) |
| ITF atrium → APM entrance | follow “South Terminal Link / APM” wayfinding | short interior walk |
Use ~1,200 ft (366 m) as the core walking distance from Terminal C’s Level 4 connector into the ITF, plus the in-building walk from check-in to the vertical core and the short atrium approach to the APM gates.
From Terminal C baggage claim, what is the exact outdoor curb / door zone used for Uber/Lyft pickup, and how far is it from the baggage carousels?
Uber/Lyft pickup is on the Level 6 Arrivals Curb immediately outside the Terminal C baggage claim doors. From the baggage carousels in the Level 6 arrivals/baggage hall, follow “Ground Transportation / Rideshare” wayfinding to the sliding glass exits that open directly onto the Level 6 roadway.
- Start at the baggage carousel area on Level 6.
- Walk to the nearest curbside exit doors in the same hall (meet & greet / curb frontage).
- Exit to the Level 6 Arrivals Curb and confirm you’re in the rideshare-designated pickup zone (Uber/Lyft/Wingz).
The walk is under ~150 feet from the carousel area to the Level 6 curb in typical routing, with the main failure mode being waiting on Level 1 or Level 2 instead of the Level 6 arrivals pickup curb.
What is the shortest indoor path from Parking Garage C to Terminal C check-in desks (including which elevators/bridge/corridor sequence)?
Parking on Garage C Level 4 gives the shortest path because the pedestrian bridge connects directly from Garage C Level 4 into Terminal C Level 4. From your parked spot on Level 4, walk to the signed pedestrian corridor/bridge entrance for “Terminal C,” cross the enclosed bridge into Terminal C’s Level 4 transfer hall, then take the main elevator/escalator core down to Level 2 for check-in.
- Garage C Level 4 → walk to the Level 4 bridge access (Terminal C signs).
- Cross the enclosed pedestrian bridge into Terminal C Level 4.
- Take elevators/escalators down to Level 2 Departures/Check-in.
- Follow airline counter overhead signs across the Level 2 lobby.
Parking on other garage levels adds an extra elevator step inside the garage just to get back to Level 4 before you can cross to the terminal.
What is the walking distance from Terminal C security to the farthest gate in the Terminal C concourse (end-to-end worst case)?
The farthest walk is about 1,525 feet (465 meters) from the Level 2 TSA security checkpoint to Gate C245. After screening, you exit into the Palm Court airside hub, then follow the main concourse spine toward the highest-numbered C gates; the “long march” is simply staying on that straight pier until the final holdrooms.
| Point-to-point | Where you start/aim | Walking distance |
|---|---|---|
| Security → closest gates | Level 2 checkpoint exit into Palm Court → Gate C230 area | ~334 ft |
| Security → farthest gate | Level 2 checkpoint exit into Palm Court → Gate C245 (end of pier) | ~1,525 ft (465 m) |
Moving walkways exist but aren’t continuous, so the last stretch near the far gates can be fully on foot.
From the Brightline station entrance, what is the exact walking route + distance to Terminal C security screening?
A mandatory landside transfer crosses the ITF and the full Garage C connector, totaling roughly 1,300–1,500 feet of walking plus level changes to reach Terminal C security. Start at the Brightline station entrance in the Intermodal Terminal Facility (ITF) on Level 1, then go up to the main ITF atrium levels, cross Garage C, enter Terminal C on Level 4, and go down to Level 2 for the checkpoint.
| Segment | Route cue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ITF Level 1 → ITF atrium levels | escalator/elevator up toward the central atrium | vertical change |
| ITF atrium → Garage C corridor | follow Terminal C wayfinding toward the connector | short interior walk |
| Garage C Level 4 pedestrian corridor | straight shot to Terminal C bridge | 1,200 ft (366 m) |
| Terminal C Level 4 → Level 2 security | elevator/escalator down near Palm Court | short interior walk + vertical |
The security checkpoint is the single main Level 2 screening point separating the check-in hall from Palm Court airside.
From Terminal C departures curb, what is the exact route + walking distance to the Brightline station (including the correct level/bridge connection)?
The correct connection is via Level 4, then across Garage C to the ITF, then down to the Brightline hall on Level 1. From the Level 2 departures curb, enter the departures lobby, go to the central elevator core near Palm Court, ride up to Level 4 (transfer level), cross the enclosed bridge into Garage C, walk the full Garage C corridor to the ITF atrium, then descend to Level 1 for Brightline ticketing/platform access.
| Segment | Route cue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curb → Level 2 lobby → vertical core | enter Departures, head toward Palm Court core | short interior walk |
| Level 2 → Level 4 | elevator/escalator to transfer level | vertical change |
| Level 4 bridge + Garage C corridor | bridge into Garage C, straight through to ITF | 1,200 ft (366 m) + short bridge |
| ITF atrium → Brightline | go down to Level 1 train hall | short interior walk + vertical |
Total walking is roughly ~1,500 feet when you include the in-terminal approach and the ITF approach, with a practical 20–25 minute budget because of the multiple level changes plus the long garage segment.
What is the exact location (on a map) of the TSA PreCheck / CLEAR / “Reserve” entry points within Terminal C’s security area (which side/landmark)?
All screening funnels through the single main TSA checkpoint on Level 2, with TSA PreCheck, CLEAR, and MCO Reserve lanes separated by queue signage at the checkpoint entry rather than by a separate remote checkpoint. From the Level 2 check-in lobby, walk straight toward the Palm Court transition point where the landside lobby narrows into the security interface; the lane splits appear at the front of the queue field immediately before the document-check/podium area.
- Start on Level 2 facing Palm Court (airside retail atrium direction).
- Walk to the main Level 2 security entrance directly between the check-in hall and Palm Court.
- Use overhead/rope-line signage at the checkpoint mouth to enter TSA PreCheck, CLEAR, or Reserve.
Do not hunt for an “upstairs” or alternate checkpoint for these programs; the operational entry points are integrated into the one Level 2 security choke point.
Where are the Terminal C baggage claim carousels positioned relative to the international arrivals flow, and what is the shortest path from carousel area to the curb exit?
International arrivals feed into the Level 6 baggage claim hall using a “bags first” customs model, placing the international claim belts adjacent to the Federal Inspection Services exit into the public meet-and-greet space. After clearing CBP, passengers emerge into the Level 6 public arrivals area by the international-designated carousels (notably around the Carousel C67 zone in the audit notes), then reach the curb by walking straight to the nearest sliding glass exits fronting the Level 6 arrivals roadway.
- Deplane → sterile corridor → FIS/CBP processing.
- Claim bags in the Level 6 baggage hall near the international-designated carousel cluster.
- Exit customs into the Level 6 meet & greet area.
- Walk directly out the nearest Level 6 curbside doors to the Arrivals Curb.
The shortest carousel-to-curb path stays entirely on Level 6 with no elevator step, ending at the same Level 6 curb used for arrivals pickups and rideshare zoning.
Where are the Terminal C cell phone waiting lot access point relative to the Terminal C arrivals roadway, and which turn/exit is the fastest approach to the Terminal C pickup curb?
The staging lot is the South Cell Phone Lot positioned on the south approach before you enter the Terminal C arrivals loop, so the fastest approach is to leave that lot and follow the dedicated “Terminal C Arrivals / Level 6” roadway signage straight into the pickup curb loop. It sits on the Jeff Fuqua Blvd South approach corridor, separated from the North Terminal’s cell phone lot system.
- Enter the South Cell Phone Lot from the south-side approach roadway before committing to the terminal loop.
- When the passenger is at the Level 6 curb, exit the lot and follow “Terminal C Arrivals – Level 6” signs.
- Stay committed to the arrivals ramp/loop until you reach the Level 6 curb frontage.
Expect about a 3–5 minute drive from the South Cell Phone Lot to the Terminal C Level 6 pickup curb under typical flow, with the main time loss coming from taking the wrong loop (A/B) or entering departures (Level 2) instead of arrivals (Level 6).
Where are the long “dead zones” without moving walkways/people movers inside Terminal C (map segments), and what is the distance of the longest uninterrupted walk?
The longest dead zone is the mandatory Garage C Level 4 connector between Terminal C and the ITF, a straight 1,200-foot (366 m) walk with limited assistance compared with A/B’s people-mover-centric links. Inside Terminal C itself, the next most common dead zones are the broad Level 2 check-in expanse (no moving walkway) and the airside concourse gaps where moving walkways are intermittent rather than continuous.
- Garage C Level 4 pedestrian corridor (Terminal C ↔ ITF/APM/Brightline).
- Level 2 landside check-in floorplate (curb-to-security cross-lobby segments).
- Airside concourse breaks (Palm Court-to-pier transitions and walkway gaps near gate clusters).
The longest uninterrupted walk is the Garage C connector at 1,200 feet (366 meters).
What is the fastest curbside meeting point in Terminal C for a wheelchair-assisted arrival, mapped as the shortest distance from curb → elevators → baggage claim?
The Level 6 Arrivals Curb is the fastest meeting point because it aligns directly with the Level 6 baggage claim hall and avoids any elevator dependency. For a wheelchair-assisted arrival being picked up, the shortest mapped path is curbside on Level 6 → nearest sliding doors into the arrivals/baggage hall → straight to the baggage carousel area.
- Driver meets on Level 6 Arrivals Curb (not Level 1 ground transport, not Level 2 departures).
- Enter through the closest Level 6 curbside doors into the baggage claim hall.
- Roll directly to the carousel zone and meet at the baggage claim frontage.
If you meet on Level 1 or Level 2, you force at least one elevator transfer and add navigation through the wrong curb system, which is the most common cause of delayed wheelchair handoffs at Terminal C.
