While many airports are often constrained when it comes to space for expansion, some have more than enough land to plan other business opportunities. Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport together have more than 1,000 acres of available land that could be quite lucrative if used correctly. From retail opportunities to attracting companies in the pharmaceutical industry, many ideas were discussed recently by the stakeholders.
1,300 acres of land available There’s plenty of land available at Orlando’s airports, and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is now thinking of capitalizing on additional business opportunities. According to a report by the Orlando Business Journal , several business ideas were discussed at a recent meeting between Greater Orlando Aviation Authority’s CEO Kevin Thibault, Aviation Authority Board Chairman Tim Weisheyer, and Board Member Carson Good. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is offering a significant land area for additional use.
In fact, ideas were discussed to not just use the East Airfield but potentially also utilize areas near the runways. Something like vertiport research and development fits quite well with the area, but other avenues are also being considered. Companies that could benefit from closer proximity to an airfield, such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and defense, could be attracted.
Certain goods could benefit from having quick access to airport facilities to be transported by air and avoid .