As Hurricane Milton wreaked havoc in its path, several airports are now facing the aftermath and assessing the damage caused by the storm. At least three airports in the affected areas have been closed to passengers as officials work to determine the extent of the destruction.
Tampa International Airport, one of the major airports in the region, is currently undergoing inspections to assess the condition of the airfield and facilities. The airport authorities are diligently working to determine when it will be safe to reopen the airport to passengers. A comprehensive inspection of the 3,300-acre campus and its buildings is underway, and a reopening plan is expected to be announced soon.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has also been impacted by the hurricane, with all flights canceled on Thursday. The airport has not yet provided a timeline for when flights will resume, leaving passengers in limbo as they await further updates.
Orlando International Airport, another key transportation hub in the region, is currently in the process of assessing the damage caused by Hurricane Milton. Emergency crews have been working tirelessly on-site, and the airport has indicated that a detailed damage assessment is now underway. Once the assessment is complete, the airport will provide information on when commercial operations are expected to resume.
Passengers and airline officials are advised to stay tuned for updates from the respective airports as they work towards restoring normal operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
