Hurricane Helene forces some Florida airports to suspend operations. Here is how flights are being impacted by the storm
MIAMI — As Hurricane Helene intensifies, airports across the state are taking the necessary precautions to ensure travelers fly safely and get to their destinations promptly.
With the storm to make landfall on Thursday evening, flights in and out of Florida airports were experiencing delays and cancellations.
Here are the latest actions Florida airports are taking and the number of cancellations and delays each of them are experiencing.
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Miami International Airport shared on X that it is open and that the airport is "committed to ensuring your travel plans go smoothly" as it continues monitoring Hurricane Helene, which is expected to cause some delays and cancellations.
MIA also advises travelers to check with their airlines for the latest flight information.
As of Thursday evening, MIA is experiencing 311 delays and 86 cancellations for outbound and inbound flights.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shared on X that it is also open and operational as it continues monitoring Hurricane Helene.
However, travelers should contact their airlines for the latest flight information as bad weather in Broward County and in other parts of Florida due to the storm could cause cancellations and delays.
As of Thursday evening, FLL is experiencing 162 delays and 41 cancellations.
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Palm Beach International Airport remains open and operational, but according to its arrivals and departures lists on its official website, there are some delays and cancellations.
PBI is experiencing 42 delays and 2 cancellations.
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport shared on X that it suspended all operations early Thursday morning due to Hurricane Helene, stating that it will reopen "when safe to do so."
TPA also reminded people that the airport is not a shelter and shared the Hillsborough County emergency shelters list for those seeking protection from the storm.
TPA is experiencing 429 cancellations and 20 delays.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport shared on X that it had closed its terminal after the last arrival flight on Wednesday night and remains closed as of Thursday.
PIE plans to reopen on Friday morning, stating that travelers must contact their airlines for flight information. The airport also reiterated that it is not a shelter for storm protection.
PIE is experiencing 48 cancellations and 3 delays.
Tallahassee International Airport (TLH)
Tallahassee International Airport shared on X that operations were suspended Thursday and will resume "as soon as it is safe to do so."
TLH also stated that it will continue to post updates on social media and the City of Tallahassee's website.
TLH is experiencing 38 cancellations and 1 delay.
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Jacksonville International Airport shared on X that it is open and operational; however, some flights are experiencing cancellations.
JAX advised travelers to contact their airlines to get the status of their flights.
JAX is experiencing 62 cancellations and 23 delays.
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Orlando International Airport shared on X that it remains open and operational as the airport prepares for and monitors Hurricane Helene.
MCO also advises travelers to contact their airlines for flight statuses.
MCO is experiencing 210 delays and 74 cancellations.
