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Miami MIA Airport Overview

Miami International Airport MIA is Florida's primary, and one of the country's major Airports, and is gateway to Latin America & Europe.

The Airport is located nine miles northwest of Miami, in south-east Florida, and is accessible via I-95 South (exit: State Road 112). It is the third-busiest airport in the U.S.  Note that the Turnpike from Exit 1 to Exit 41 within Miami-Dade County no longer accepts cash payments, but now requires the SunPass or uses the toll-by-plate system, which takes a photo of the license plate and mails the owner a bill. For more information call 1-800-749-PIKE.

With four long runways and an estimated 35.7 million passengers a year, Miami Airport is a major hub for American Airlines, and is host to a multitude of domestic and international airlines and charters offering direct and connecting flights to all points of the globe.  What's more, the airport serves close to half a million passengers each week with destinations on the North and South American Continent and Europe.

Note: The Airport can now to serve as port of entry for flights to/from Cuba (but still restricted to 'purposeful' travel - passengers need to be either close relatives of Cuban residents, or be involved in the medical or agricultural business sectors, or travel for educational or religious purposes.

The on-airport Miami International Airport Hotel has conference rooms on Concourse E, level 7 (305-871-4100).

The Terminal complex at Miami Airport includes 3 passenger terminals, arranged in a semi-circle, with North, Central & South Terminals surrounding the parking areas. The Skyride Connector - a moving walkway on level 3 - connects all three terminals (with 4 stops inside Conourse D) and parking areas. (For detailed terminal information click on 'Terminal Maps'.)

Parking options at Miami Airport include a cell phone lot,  short-term parking garage in front of Concourse E, and 2 seven-story parking garages (Dolphin and Flamingo) located within the terminal's curvature and connected to the terminal via overhead walkways on Level 3.  Parking choices include Valet Parking (across from Concourses B&C), Short- & Long-term parking, and the Economy Park & Ride surface lot.  (For detailed parking information click on 'Airport Parking'.)

The 4-level consolidated Rental Car Center ('RCC") is one mile east of MIA Airport on 3900 NW 5th Streeet.  All on-Airport, and most off-Airport rental car agencies operate now out of RCC. On level 4 is a spacious customer service lobby with 16 rental car counters. The new elevated 'MIA Mover' train (similar to Skytrain at the North Terminal), running on a dual 1.25-mile track, connects the Terminal Complex to RCC, and later to Miami's intermodal transportation center, or 'MIC' (now under construction).
 
To get from Miami Airport to your destination you have the option of renting a car, taking a taxi or limo, shared-ride or hotel shuttles, or public transportation.  The passenger terminal, ground level, has a computerized transit information kiok in the bus waiting room, or call a transit information agent at 305-891-3131. Also Metrobus route maps and schedules can be picked up at the Information Center in Central Terminal E, level 2, and a system map on the wall and Tri-Rail schedules are in the ground-level waiting room.
1. The Airport Flyer, Route 150, is an express bus running daily between the Airport and Miami Beach. It runs daily directly to 41st Street & Alton Rd., then south on Collins Ave. to 16th St. 6am-11pm, and only stops at the Earnington Heights Metrorail station. The present fare is $2.35. The bus has luggage racks.
2. Local bus service is provided by Metrobus routes 37, 42, 57, J, East-West Connection and Airport Tri-Rail Station Shuttle (the first five routes have service to the Metrorail) throughout Miami-Dade County. The bus station is on the ground level of Concourse E across from Customs.
3. The Metrorail mass transit provides direct local transpport throughout Miami-Dade County, while
4. the Metromover, an automated fixed-rail system, provides transport to popular locations in Miami's downtown and Brickell areas.
5. Tri-Rail (tel. 1-800-TRI-RAIL, is a commuter train running along I-95 from Broward & Palm Beach Counties. Its Airport Station is  was closed 9/12/11 - for the next 2 years, the southern terminus of rail service will be the Hialeah Market Station, which will provide transport to/from Miami Airport through this station. For more information visit:  tri-rail.com/bulletins.htm#list24.

Future Airport Developments: 1.  The North Terminal is nearing completion and  should have, upon opening, a total of 80 concessions.
2. By Fall of 2013, MIC (Miami Intermodal Center transporation hub), will provide passenger access to all modes of ground transportation, Metrorail & Metrobus service, TriRail  (operating at Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach counties), Amrak and taxi & other private transportation means.
3. Completion of the MIA Mover and Miami Intermodal Connector MIC (the Earington Heights Metrorail Connector) will enable MA passengers to connect, at low fare and within minutes, from the Airport to Miami's downtown, business district and various shopping areas.


Miami MIA Airport Update History

  • Updated MIA Airports page - Jan 9, 2012
  • Updated MIA Security page - Jan 8, 2012
  • Updated MIA Persons With Disabilities page - Dec 29, 2011
  • Updated MIA Parking On site page - Dec 29, 2011
  • Updated MIA Lost Found page - Nov 28, 2011
  • Updated MIA Main Terminals page - Nov 7, 2011
  • Updated MIA Airport Intro page - Nov 6, 2011
  • Updated MIA Taxis & Limos page - Nov 1, 2011
  • Updated MIA Rental Cars page - Oct 19, 2011
  • Updated MIA Terminal Map page - Oct 9, 2011
  • Updated MIA Gate Offset page - Oct 9, 2011
  • Updated MIA Food & Stores page - Oct 9, 2011
  • Updated MIA Direct Flights page - Oct 6, 2011
  • Updated MIA Baggage Claim page - Sep 19, 2011
  • Updated MIA Telephones page - Aug 25, 2011
  • Updated MIA Pets page - Aug 25, 2011
  • Updated MIA Banking ATM page - Aug 25, 2011
  • Updated MIA Currency Exchange page - Aug 25, 2011
  • Updated MIA Official Website Links page - Aug 25, 2011
  • Updated MIA Carts Skycap page - Aug 25, 2011
  • Updated MIA Mail Center page - Aug 25, 2011
  • Updated MIA Chapel page - Aug 25, 2011
  • Updated MIA Internet page - Aug 25, 2011
  • Updated MIA Shuttles page - Aug 24, 2011
  • Updated MIA Buses & Trains page - Aug 24, 2011

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  • iFly Editorial:
    (posted Mon, Feb 21)

     

    A traveler at Miami International Airport explains the passenger terminal layout, while another is concerned about the security, as the domestic arrivals baggage carousels are too close to the exit door. One passenger shares information on the just opened regional commuter facility RCF for American Eagle, while another shares updates to the North Terminal whose renovations will soon be concluded. Travelers also point to available valet parking and explain where to park if you want to meet your arriving passenger inside the terminal. We learned that in 2010 over 40 new food & drink establishments have been, or will be, opened at the North Terminal; and that the long North Terminal concourse is getting soon a skytrain. Some travelers explain the location of some airline lounges, while one points to the conference rooms at the Miami Airport Hotel. A frequent flyer on American Eagle lets us know that the airline is transitioning to the new RCF facility in Terminal D, making soon shuttle buses expendable. Delta's check-in counters get poor reviews

     

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  • Catch a bus
    Chas said:
    (posted Wed, Dec 7)

     

    Wanted info on where and how to catch a hotel shuttle bus for a ride to the hotel. Don't want to rent a ride to another city.

     

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  • Meeting international passenger
    9190 said:
    (posted Thu, Nov 17)

     

    Where is the best place to meet an international passenger

     

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  • air rail
    Mrs.D said:
    (posted Tue, Sep 27)

     

    does it go from H to D or is it just in D

     

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  • SKYCAP - INT'L ARRIVALS
    MIAMI1 said:
    (posted Sat, Aug 13)

     

    I just got ripped off by a skycap (porter) to take our luggage from the baggae area to the taxi stand. I was going to give him $12 but he then said that they now charge a standard fee of $20. Since when? I am posting this to keep other travelers aware. We were exhausted and didn't stop to argue at the moment. This guy is probably doing this standard fee for other tired or naive tourists arrivnig in Miami.

     

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  • Gate locations
    rgf said:
    (posted Thu, Jun 23)

     

    I think it would be helful if you would show what direction the gate numbering goes. Particularly the "D" concourse.

     

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  • where is united airline terminal located
    charline said:
    (posted Wed, Apr 20)

     

    Please let me know if it's far from the Airport Hotel in E terminal

     

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  • EZ said:
    (posted Wed, Feb 16)

     

    MIA Airport has just opened the new regional commuter facility (RCF) for American Eagle, located at the North Terminal D. This means commuters will not only have better check-in and baggage claim facilities, but also an assortment of shops & restaurants. Its departure lounge has 2 gates with jet bridges for quick boarding.

     

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  • UD said:
    (posted Tue, Feb 15)

     

    Miami Airport's 1.4 mile-long North Terminal concourse will get a skytrain this September, a huge improvement!

     

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  • OL said:
    (posted Sun, Feb 13)

     

    We use Miami Airport frequently on overseas flights and must say that its facilities and services have been considerably improved in the last decade.

     

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  • EB said:
    (posted Sat, Feb 12)

     

    American Eagle is transitioning to gates D53, D55 & D60 of the new RCF facility in Terminal D at MIA Airport. Soon lower-level gates will no longer require shutte buses to the planes; a new skytrain along the 1.4 mile concourse is to open in September.

     

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  • CP said:
    (posted Sat, Feb 12)

     

    Miami Airport and Miami-Dade County share the just opened four-level Rental Car Center (RCC), which is about 1.25 miles from the passenger terminal, and is located at 3900 N.W. 25th Street. Until late 2011, when the new MIA people mover will be operational, shuttle buses will take passengers to RCC.

     

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  • ET said:
    (posted Fri, Feb 11)

     

    The three passenger terminals at Miami Airport are layed out in a horseshoe shape and are connected to each other: The North Terminal with Concourse D, the Central Terminal with Concourses E, F & G, and the South Terminal with Cncourses H & J.

     

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  • MN said:
    (posted Thu, Feb 10)

     

    Checking in at the Delta counters in MIA is a nightmare! We would have easily made our connection if Delta's procedures and its long lines had not prevented us from arriving at the gate on time.

     

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  • SP said:
    (posted Thu, Feb 10)

     

    AA Admirals Club at Miami Airport can be found in the North Terminal, Concourse D gate D30, and Central Terminal, Concourse E (after security checkpoint, take the elevator to the fifth level).

     

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