Terminals

Miami Airport Terminals

Main Terminal

Miami Airport Terminal is one main terminal building with eight concourses (A – H) extending from it. Each serves several airlines and a large number of destinations.
Since the Concourses are letters many often refer to the Concourses as Terminal E, or Terminal H, and so on.

Termnial	Concourse	Gate
North Terminal – (Blue Terminal)	D	D1- D49
Central Terminal – (Yellow Terminal)	E – F and G	E1 – E35
South Terminal – (Red Terminal)	H and J	H1 – H13 J1 – J15

Concourses

Miami International Airport is one main terminal building with eight concourses (A – H) extending from it. Each serves several airlines and a large number of destinations. Each concourse has a selection of restaurants, bars, newsstands, and shops. Business services, banks, and ATMs are located throughout the airport, and in the appropriate concourse, airline club lounges cater to the needs of frequent flyers.

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Navigating Miami International Airport (MIA)

Miami International Airport’s unique “U”-shaped terminal might seem daunting, but it’s divided into three easily navigable sections:

• North Terminal also known as (Blue Terminal)
• Central Terminal also known as (Yellow Terminal)
• South Terminal also known as (Red Terminal)

Here’s how they’re organized:

• Level 1: Arrivals and baggage claim
• Level 2: Departures
• Level 3: Connections between concourses and the MIA Mover train system

Keep in mind that transferring between terminals might mean going through security again.

The North Terminal: All About Concourse D

The North Terminal, also known as the Blue Terminal, primarily serves American Airlines and its partners. It includes Concourse D, which stretches for a full mile (1.6 km) and offers 51 gates, four security checkpoints, and a variety of shops, restaurants, lounges, and even spa options. Here’s the North Terminal layout:

• Level 1: Arrivals and baggage claim
• Level 2: Departures
• Level 3: Connections to Concourse E and the MIA Mover Station

Getting Around the North Terminal: The Skytrain

Because Concourse D is so large (it takes about 30 minutes to walk from end to end), the Skytrain is key for efficient movement. This automated people mover has four stations along the concourse:

• Station 1: Near Gate D17
• Station 2: Between Gates D24 and D25
• Station 3: Close to Gate D29
• Station 4: Next to Gate D46

The Skytrain runs every 3 minutes and takes about 5 minutes to travel the entire length of the North Terminal.

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Miami Airport Central Terminal (Yellow Terminal): Exploring Concourses E, F, and G

Right next to the North Terminal, you’ll find the Central Terminal (or Yellow Terminal). It’s home to Concourses E, F, and G, and offers plenty of shops, restaurants, and even the convenient Miami International Airport Hotel right inside the terminal!

• Concourse E: This concourse has 18 gates and primarily serves American Airlines along with other Oneworld partners and select Caribbean and Latin American airlines. It even features a satellite building, connected by the MIA E Train automated people mover or a dedicated walkway. The satellite building is large enough to accommodate an Airbus A380!
• Concourses F and G: Focused mainly on domestic US flights and some Canadian destinations, these concourses offer 19 and 14 gates respectively.

Remember, the Central Terminal follows MIA’s standard layout with security checkpoints at each concourse entrance:

• Level 1: Arrivals and baggage claim
• Level 2: Departures
• Level 3: Connections to other concourses and the MIA Mover

Let me know if you’d like a breakdown of the South Terminal or a guide to MIA’s transportation systems

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Miami Airport South Terminal (Red Terminal): International Focus

The South Terminal (or Red Terminal) of MIA stands out for its emphasis on international flights from airlines outside of the Oneworld alliance. It features two concourses: H and J, conveniently connected by a walkway. This walkway also happens to house most of the terminal’s shopping and dining options.

• Concourse H: This concourse has 13 gates and welcomes Delta flights along with other international airlines outside the Oneworld partnership.
• Concourse J: With 15 gates, this concourse handles long-haul international flights from non-Oneworld carriers. It even boasts a gate specially designed to handle the Airbus A380!

Like the rest of MIA, the South Terminal follows the familiar layout:

• Level 1: Arrivals and baggage claim
• Level 2: Departures
• Level 3: Connections between concourses, the MIA Mover Station, and security checkpoints at each concourse entrance.

Navigating Between MIA Terminals

While most MIA terminals are connected by walkways, moving between them often means passing through security again. Here’s what you need to know:

• Concourse D (North) and Concourse E (Central): Connected by a bridge near Gates D31 and E2.
• Concourse G (Central) and Concourse H (South): Connected by a walkway near Gates G2 and H3.
• Important: The D-E and H-J connections are the only ones that might not require going through security again.

Tips:

• Tip 1: The connecting walkways are on Level 3 of each terminal.
• Tip 2: The MIA Mover automated train system is in the center of the airport complex between parking garages. It takes you to the main Central Station and the Car Rental Center.