Orlando, Florida KSFB #87 US airport by passengers
At 1200 Red Cleveland Boulevard in Sanford, Florida, about 10 to 15 minutes south of historic downtown Sanford. The airport lists the theme parks as roughly 45 to 60 minutes south.
Orlando Sanford International is the second airport serving the Orlando area, north of the city. It is one terminal building; the airport's maps still refer to its two original halves, formerly Terminal B (baggage claim 1 to 3) and formerly Terminal A (baggage claim 6 to 8, beyond Customs).
Level 1 has check-in, baggage claim and the Customs entrance. Security and all gates are on Level 2, with gates numbered 1 to 16 in three groups.
Main airlines: The airport's airline page lists Allegiant, Arajet, Sun Country (seasonal and/or charter) and BermudAir, which is shown as starting service in October 2026. Airline lineups change, so confirm with your airline.
FAA delay status for SFB
We are waiting for the next FAA update. Check your airline for the status of a specific flight.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 42 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.
Current conditions at SFB
VFR
78°F26°C
Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.
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Terminals
Terminal, Level 1
Check-in is on the east side of the escalators up to Level 2, or directly in front of the escalators coming down from the parking garage. Baggage claims 1 to 3 are in the central and east areas (formerly Terminal B). Baggage claims 6 to 8 and the international Customs entrance are further east (formerly Terminal A).
Terminal, Level 2 (security and gates)
Escalators, elevators and stairs to Level 2 are across from Hudson News and the Information Booth. Gates 1 to 4 are in the newer east concourse, gates 5 to 9 are in the central area just east of security, and gates 10 to 16 are in the west wing.
Airside Terminal A (international departures)
The Royal Palm Lounge and the duty-free shop are airside in the Terminal A area, near the international departure gates. Per the airport, the lounge operates during scheduled international flight windows.
Moving between terminals
There is one connected terminal building, so there are no inter-terminal transfers. The airport's older Terminal A and Terminal B names are still used for the baggage claim areas on its maps.
Pick-up and drop-off zones are across Red Cleveland Boulevard from the terminal, directly across from baggage claim areas 1 to 3 and east of the Welcome Center. Use the marked crosswalks.
Shuttle
Pre-arranged shuttles
The airport lists pre-arranged transportation providers and uses the same designated zone across from baggage claim areas 1 to 3.
Rental car
Welcome Center and Alamo building
Avis, Hertz, Budget and Dollar are in the Welcome Center across the street, south of the Customs entrance. Alamo, Enterprise and National are in the Alamo building further south across Red Cleveland Boulevard. Turo pick-up is in the hourly parking lot.
International arrivals use baggage claim areas 6 to 8 beyond Customs, at the east end of the terminal. Domestic arrivals use claims 1 to 3.
Rental cars are not in the terminal. Walk across Red Cleveland Boulevard to the Welcome Center or the Alamo building.
Uber, Lyft and taxi pick-ups are across the street, not at the curb in front of baggage claim.
A restored B-1 Bomber is on display at the west end of the terminal on Level 1.
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando Sanford the same as Orlando International (MCO)?
No. SFB is a separate airport in Sanford, about 10 to 15 minutes south of historic downtown Sanford and roughly 45 to 60 minutes north of the theme parks according to the airport.
Does SFB still have Terminal A and Terminal B?
The airport describes one connected terminal. The Terminal A and B names remain in older sources, and baggage claim areas 1 to 3 (formerly B) and 6 to 8 (formerly A) still reflect the split.
Where do I find Uber, Lyft and taxis at SFB?
Across Red Cleveland Boulevard from the terminal, directly across from baggage claim areas 1 to 3 and east of the Welcome Center.
How do the parking shuttles work?
Free shuttles loop between Lot A, Lot B and the terminal. They do not go to the garage or hourly lot. Allow at least 15 minutes for pick-up.
Where are the rental car counters?
Avis, Hertz, Budget and Dollar are in the Welcome Center across the street. Alamo, Enterprise and National are in the Alamo building, further south.
Which airlines fly from SFB?
The airport lists Allegiant, Arajet, seasonal and charter Sun Country, and BermudAir starting in October 2026. Check the airport airlines page for changes.
How much does parking cost at SFB?
As of October 1, 2026, the Garage is $23 per day, the Hourly lot is $30 per day, and Lots A and B are $17 per day. Each paid lot has 15 free minutes, then $2 every 20 minutes up to the daily rate.
Is there a lounge at SFB?
Yes, The Royal Palm Lounge, airside in Terminal A near the international gates. It is open during scheduled international flight windows, and access is through select memberships or a paid entry pass.
Can I store luggage at SFB?
No. The airport does not offer luggage storage or lockers, because of TSA security rules, so plan to carry your bags through the day.
How busy is SFB?
About 1,553,711 passengers boarded flights at Orlando Sanford International Airport in 2025, according to FAA enplanement data. That ranks it number 87 among US airports.
How often are flights late at SFB?
Over May 2026 to July 2026, 31.5% of departures at SFB left 15 or more minutes late, and 0.40% of flights were cancelled (Bureau of Transportation Statistics).
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