Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport sits about 13 kilometers northwest of downtown Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It serves as the primary international gateway for South Florida and one of the principal connection points between the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The airport opened in 1928 on the site of Pan American Field and has expanded continuously across the surrounding low-lying terrain.
About Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport sits about 13 kilometers northwest of downtown Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It serves as the primary international gateway for South Florida and one of the principal connection points between the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The airport opened in 1928 on the site of Pan American Field and has expanded continuously across the surrounding low-lying terrain.
The airport operates a single horseshoe-shaped passenger complex divided into three connected terminals — North, Central, and South — together housing concourses D through J. Four parallel and crosswind runways, oriented broadly east-west and northwest-southeast, handle traffic around the clock with no curfew. Ongoing capital programs continue to modernize concourses, baggage systems, and cargo facilities west of the passenger area.
Overview
Miami International Airport sits about 13 kilometers northwest of downtown Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It serves as the primary international gateway for South Florida and one of the principal connection points between the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The airport opened in 1928 on the site of Pan American Field and has expanded continuously across the surrounding low-lying terrain.
Airlines
Miami is the principal hub of American Airlines, which concentrates much of its Latin American and Caribbean network here, and a major base for cargo operators including FedEx and several all-freight carriers serving the Americas. Most leading European, Latin American, and Caribbean flag carriers maintain scheduled service, alongside a wide range of U.S. domestic and low-cost airlines.
Airlines
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Routes
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FAQ
Miami International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Miami International Airport is located in Miami, United States (North America), at coordinates 25.800°, -80.280°.
- Its IATA code is MIA and its ICAO code is KMIA.
- Miami International Airport serves Miami, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Miami International Airport operates on America/New_York local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Miami International Airport sits at latitude 25.800° and longitude -80.280°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from MIA include American Airlines, Aeroméxico and Delta Air Lines.
- Tracked destinations from MIA include Mexico City.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.