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Miami International Airport (MIA)

View of South Terminal - Photo by Joe Pries

Miami International Airport (MIA), located on 3,230 acres of land near downtown Miami, is operated by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department and is the property of Miami-Dade County government.Founded in 1928, MIA is America’s busiest airportfor international freight and second busiest for international passengers, offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport, and boasts a lineup of over 90 air carriers. MIA is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of $31.9 billion annually and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida. MIA’s vision is to grow from a recognized hemispheric hub to a global airport of choice that offers customers a world-class experience and an expanded route network with direct passenger and cargo access to all world regions.

Miami-Dade Airports:

Miami International Airport (MIA)
Miami-Opa-locka Executive Airport (OPF)
Miami Executive Airport (TMB)
Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport (X51)
Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport (TNT)

Economic Impact:
Miami International Airport’s (MIA) and the General Aviation Airports’ annual economic impact is $31.9 billion. MIA and related aviation industries contribute 275,708 jobs directly and indirectly to the local economy. That equates to one out of 4.6 jobs.

MIA RANKINGS 2023 (Preliminary Rankings for CY):

Among U.S. Airports:
1st
International Freight
2nd
International Passengers
3rd
TotalCargo (Freight + Mail)
3rd
Total Freight
9th
TotalNumber of Operations
10th
Total Passengers
Among Worldwide Airports:
6th
International Freight
33rd
International Passengers
6th
Total Cargo (Freight + Mail)
6th
TotalFreight
12th
TotalNumber of Operations
25th
Total Passengers