- Jetty Park day passes for the April 1 launch are sold out and parking is restricted to those with pre-purchased or annual passes until capacity is reached.
- Parking at The Cove and all cruise terminal lots is strictly reserved for business patrons and cruise guests respectively, with no general public viewing permitted.
- Drone photography is strictly prohibited throughout the Port Canaveral area due to temporary air space restrictions surrounding the NASA mission.
- Heavy traffic and road closures are expected on SR 401 and SR 528, with law enforcement actively enforcing all parking and turning restrictions.
The excitement for the historic Artemis II launch is reaching its peak as Port Canaveral finalizes its comprehensive plan for the scheduled liftoff on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. This mission, which will carry a crew of four astronauts around the Moon, represents a monumental leap in human space exploration, and Port Canaveral is preparing for a record-breaking influx of visitors. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, the Canaveral Port Authority has released detailed traffic and parking guidelines, emphasizing that Jetty Park day passes are already completely sold out.
With the launch window set to open at 6:24 p.m., the Port is advising that all public parking areas will reach capacity very early in the day. Access to Jetty Park will be restricted to pre-purchased day pass holders and annual pass holders, though even annual members are not guaranteed entry once capacity is reached. For those lucky enough to have secured a spot, the park will remain open until 9 p.m., but re-admission is strictly prohibited once a vehicle departs.
Law enforcement from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office will be heavily involved in traffic management, patrolling both the roadways and the waterways to ensure smooth movement. Motorists should be aware that parking is strictly prohibited along major arteries such as SR 401 and George King Boulevard, and no-U-turn restrictions will be in effect following the launch to assist with the outbound flow. While the logistics are significant, the atmosphere at the Port promises to be electric as humanity watches the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carry the Orion spacecraft into the lunar frontier once again.
