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Miami International Airport

Miami · United States · Updated Apr 20, 2026

Code
MIA
Size
Major Hub
Passengers a year
56.0M / year
Terminals
2
On this page
  1. Overview
  2. Getting to and from the airport
  3. Terminals and airlines
  4. Tips for travellers
  5. Good to know
  6. Climate, customs and advisory

Overview

Miami International Airport (MIA) is the primary international airport serving Miami and its metropolitan area in Florida, United States. It is Florida's busiest airport by total aircraft operations and cargo traffic, and American Airlines' third-largest hub and primary gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean.

MIA handled nearly 56 million passengers and 3 million tons of cargo in 2024, marking record years for passenger and cargo volume. The airport features a North Terminal with Concourses D, E, F, and G, and a South Terminal with Concourses H and J for international flights. Automated people movers like the MIA Mover connect the Main Terminal to the Miami Intermodal Center, Skytrain serves Concourse D, and the e Train links Concourse E's satellite. It supports extensive domestic and international operations, with recent expansions including new concourses and federal inspection facilities.

Getting to and from the airport

  • MIA Mover

    Automated people mover to Miami Intermodal Center for rail, bus, and rentals.

    Few minutes · Free

The MIA Mover provides free, quick access to the Miami Intermodal Center (MIC), connecting to Metrorail, commuter rail, buses, and rental cars. Taxis, rideshares, and shuttles are available curbside; rental cars are at MIC via Mover. High peak-hour traffic may extend travel times to downtown Miami.

Security wait: Varies; new checkpoints handle high volume

Terminals and airlines

  • North Terminal

    American Airlines

    Includes Concourses D, E, F, G; Skytrain in D, e Train in E; expanded with 47-gate A-D concourse and federal inspection area.

  • South Terminal

    Delta, Non-Oneworld international carriers

    Concourses H and J for non-Oneworld international flights, narrowbody from Central/South America in H, widebody/transcontinental in J.

Airlines: American Airlines, Avianca, Frontier Airlines, LATAM

Tips for travellers

  • Use the MIA Mover for quick landside transport from the Main Terminal to the Miami Intermodal Center for bus, rail, and rental car connections.
  • Concourse D passengers can utilize the Skytrain automated people mover along the roof for efficient intra-concourse travel.
  • International arrivals process through the South Terminal (H and J) with combined passport control and baggage checks at new federal inspection stations handling up to 2,000 passengers per hour.
  • Expect three security checkpoints in the expanded North Terminal; domestic services are on levels 1-2, international on level 3.
  • Plan for peak-hour crowds as MIA handles high aircraft operations; arrive early for connections.

Good to know

  • MIA is the first U.S. airport to implement drone detection technology for enhanced security.
  • The airport operates three automated people mover systems: MIA Mover to the Intermodal Center, Skytrain in Concourse D transporting up to 40,000 passengers daily, and e Train in Concourse E.
  • In 2024, MIA achieved nearly 56 million passengers and 3 million tons of cargo, with three consecutive record passenger years and five straight cargo records.
  • The North Terminal development added a 47-gate linear concourse A-D, a 3,600-passengers-per-hour Federal Inspection Service area, and advanced baggage handling.
  • MIA exceeds capacity during peak hours with more take-offs and landings per runway than any other U.S. airport.

Amenities: Automated people movers, Federal Inspection Service, Baggage handling system, Concessions, Lounges

Climate, customs and advisory

Miami has a tropical climate with hot, humid summers (average highs 32°C/90°F) and mild, drier winters (average highs 24°C/75°F). The area experiences a rainy season from May to October with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk.

Customs: International arrivals use South Terminal or North Terminal FIS areas with combined passport/baggage processing; North Terminal handles 3,600 passengers/hour, South up to 2,000/hour at 40 booths. Allow extra time during peaks.

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