Central Florida airports back open after Hurricane Dorian

ORLANDO, Fla. — Airports in Central Florida are getting back up and running after shutting down due to Hurricane Dorian.

Some flights at Orlando International Airport started taking off again Wednesday, but got back to full operation Thursday.

The airport shut down most of its operations around 2 a.m. Tuesday.

Orlando International Airport security had to do a sweep to check for damage and make sure the runways were clear before reopening.

Passengers said the airlines were automatically rebooking them onto different flights, but there was also confusion.

“I have young kids at home, so it's pretty important that I get home when I say I'm going to get home. So, it's just been frustrating. I, of course, knew coming to a place that had a possibility of a hurricane that I would have to play things by ear, though,” said passenger Laurie Sand.

Channel 9 reporter Field Sutton said lines were long at the airport Thursday, meaning travelers should turn up early for their flights.

Meanwhile, Sanford International Airport was closed at 11 p.m. Monday due to Hurricane Dorian.

The airport reopened Wednesday but only for airline and airport officials.

The Sanford International Airport said it was not damaged from the storm and that it resumed normal operations Thursday.

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