Orlando Board to Consider Airport Vertipad Proposal
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority will review a plan for a temporary vertipad at Orlando International Airport today.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Air Travel
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The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority board is meeting to consider the approval of a temporary vertipad at Orlando International Airport. If approved, the site would support operators seeking FAA certification and testing of eVTOL services.
Why it matters
The proposed facility aims to support the emerging Advanced Air Mobility industry in Central Florida. This initiative provides a designated space for companies to conduct essential testing and certification processes.
The proposed vertipad is located at the Atlantis Surface Parking Lot near Terminal C, with operations restricted to daytime hours. Operators are required to secure FAA approval and maintain specific insurance coverage to utilize the facility.
The players
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
This board oversees the operations, development, and administration of Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport.
Federal Aviation Administration
This national agency regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the United States and manages air traffic control systems.
The details
The vertipad is designed for testing and certification of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Prospective operators must coordinate directly with airport staff to gain access to the site and comply with all air traffic control requirements.
Timeline
The board meeting to consider the vertipad proposal is set for 2 p.m. on October 21, 2026.
Travel Outlook
This proposal highlights the push to integrate air-taxi infrastructure into major transportation hubs like Orlando International Airport. Such projects follow the broader development of the Advanced Air Mobility industry as it seeks to scale urban flight testing.
Travelers should note that the proposed vertipad at the Atlantis Surface Parking Lot is intended for specialized testing, not commercial passenger transport. Daily airport operations at Terminal C are expected to continue without disruption from these test flights.
The takeaway
This project marks a step toward localized testing for future electric aircraft services. Operators looking to enter this space must remain compliant with FAA regulations and airport-specific coordination requirements.
Further reading
For more context on airport developments, visit the Air Travel section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News 13.
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