Miami International Airport (IATA: MIA, ICAO: KMIA) — historically known as Wilcox Field — is the primary airport serving the Miami metropolitan area. It is situated in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, about eight miles (13 km) northwest of downtown Miami, and lies adjacent to the cities of Miami, Hialeah, Doral, Miami Springs, and the village of Virginia Gardens. As South Florida’s most important long-haul international gateway, MIA connects North America with Latin America, Europe, and beyond.
In 2024, Miami International Airport handled a record 55.9 million passengers, setting a new high for both domestic and international travel. Cargo volumes also reached historic levels, with 3,008,715 US tons processed in 2024. The airport supports massive economic activity, generating tens of billions in business revenue and directly or indirectly supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs.
MIA features four asphalt runways: 13,016 ft (Runway 9/27), 10,506 ft (8R/26L), 9,355 ft (12/30), and 8,600 ft (8L/26R). These runways enable operations by a full spectrum of aircraft—from small props and regional airliners to large long-range jets, including wide-bodies.
The airport is a major hub for American Airlines, serving as its primary gateway to Latin America, supported by American Eagle. It also accommodates cargo carriers such as UPS and FedEx, charter airlines like Miami Air, and is a focus city for Avianca, Frontier, and LATAM, handling both passenger and freight routes.
To keep pace with its rapid growth, MIA is executing a $9 billion “Modernization in Action” plan that includes major upgrades to terminals, boarding bridges, escalators, elevators, and passenger amenities. This investment supports not only capacity expansion but also long-term sustainability and operational resilience.
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