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Miami International Airport
NameMiami International Airport
IATAMIA
ICAOKMIA
FAAMIA
OwnerMiami-Dade County
OperatorMiami-Dade Aviation Department
City-servedMiami metropolitan area
LocationMiami-Dade County, Florida
Opened1928 (as Pan American Field)
HubAmerican Airlines
Focus cityAvianca, Frontier Airlines, LATAM Airlines
Coordinates25, 47, 36, N...
Websitehttps://www.miami-airport.com/

Miami International Airport is a major international gateway located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, serving the greater Miami metropolitan area. It is a primary hub for American Airlines and a key gateway between the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean. The airport features extensive passenger and cargo facilities, handling significant international traffic and operating as one of the busiest airports in the U.S. for international freight.

History

The airport's origins trace back to 1928, when it was established as Pan American Field on land leased by Pan American World Airways. During World War II, the site was requisitioned by the United States Army Air Forces and known as Miami Army Airfield, serving as a vital training and transport base. After the war, control reverted to Miami-Dade County, leading to a major expansion and the official renaming in 1949. The iconic central terminal, designed by the firm Browne and Root, opened in 1959, with subsequent decades seeing continuous growth to accommodate the boom in international travel, particularly to Latin America.

Facilities

The airport's layout is centered on a large main terminal divided into three concourses: North (Concourse D), Central (Concourse E), and South (Concourse F and G), all connected by the Skytrain automated people mover. It is renowned for its extensive Art in Public Places program, featuring works by artists like Romero Britto. Cargo operations are supported by the Miami International Airport Air Cargo Center, one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Other notable facilities include the MIA Mover, a direct link to the Miami Intermodal Center and Metrorail, and the Federal Inspection Services area, one of the largest in the nation.

Airlines and destinations

As the top U.S. gateway for international passengers, it hosts over 100 airlines. American Airlines maintains its largest hub here, operating an extensive network throughout the Americas and to Europe. Major international carriers include LATAM Airlines, Avianca, Air France, British Airways, and Emirates. The airport is a critical focus city for Frontier Airlines and serves as a primary entry point for numerous charter and cargo airlines like Amerijet International and UPS Airlines.

Traffic and statistics

It consistently ranks among the busiest airports in the United States by international passenger traffic and international freight. In a typical year, it serves over 45 million passengers and handles more than two million tons of cargo. It is the busiest airport in Florida by total passenger count and a leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs. Key markets include São Paulo, Toronto, Madrid, and Bogotá.

Accidents and incidents

Notable events include the 1963 crash of a Pan American World Airways Boeing 707 near Elkton, Maryland, which originated here. In 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, crashed into the Florida Everglades while on approach. A 1994 incident involved an Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela McDonnell Douglas DC-9 that overran the runway. The airport was also the destination of the "Miracle on the Hudson" flight, US Airways Flight 1549, which was diverted to LaGuardia Airport before its emergency landing in the Hudson River.

Ground transportation

Access is provided by several major highways, including State Road 836 and State Road 112. The MIA Mover provides a direct, free connection to the Miami Intermodal Center, which houses the Metrorail and a central station for Tri-Rail and Amtrak. Numerous Metrobus routes serve the terminals, and private shuttle services connect to PortMiami and major hotel districts. Rental car facilities are consolidated at the Rental Car Center, accessible via the MIA Mover.

Category:Airports in Florida Category:Transportation in Miami Category:1928 establishments in Florida