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 |
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Table of Contents
Concourses
Miami International Airport is 3 terminal buildings with 6 concourses (D-E-F-G-H-J) 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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Concourse D
Miami International Airport’s Concourse D serves American Airlines and American Eagle. It contains gates D1 through D60.
Airlines:
American Airlines – (800) 433-7300 American Eagle – (800) 433-7300
Concourse Lounges and Restaurants:
Admirals Club D
AA Advantage Platinum Service Center
TWOV (Transit Without A Visa) Lounge
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Concourse E
Miami International Airport’s Concourse E serves Aeromar, Allegro, Air Caribbean, Air Jamaica, Airtran, Air Transat, Alitalia, American Transair, Balair, Bwia, Falcon Air Express, Ltu, Miami Air, National, Premiair, Sun Country, Suriname Airways, Tam, Military Charter, Chalks-Ocean-Airways, and Signature Charter. It contains gates E1 through E19 and satellite gates E20 through E35.
Airlines Concourse E
- Aeromar – (305) 871-4262
- Allegro – (800) 915-7351
- Air Caribbean – (888) 533-2500
- Air Jamaica – (800) 523-5585
- Airtran – (800) 247-8726
- Air Transat – (877) 872-6728
- Alitalia – (800) 223-5730
- American Transair – (800) 883-5228
- Balair – (800) 322-5247
- Bwia – (800) 538-2942
- Falcon Air Express – (305) 592-5672
- JetBlue – 866-538-5438
- Ltu – (800) 888-0200
- Miami Air – (305) 871-8001
- National – (888) 757-5387
- Premiair – (866) 522-4582
- Sun Country – (800) 359-5786
- Suriname Airways – (305) 262-9794
- Tam – (888) 235-9826
- Military Charter – (305) 526-5304
- Chalks-Ocean-Airways – (800) 424-2557
- Signature Charter – (800) 627-8465
Concourse E Lounges and Restaurants
- Admirals Club E
- AA VIP Lounge
- Flagship Lounge
- Club America – E
- Consular Lounge
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Concourse F
Miami International Airport’s Concourse F serves Aerolineas Argentinas, Air New Zealand, Alm, Avianca, Cayman Airways, Iberia, Lauda Airlines, Lufthansa, and United Airlines. It contains gates F1 through F23.
Airlines Concourse F
- Aerolineas Argentinas – (305) 648-4100
- Air New Zealand – (800) 262-1234
- Alm – (800) 327-7230
- Avianca – (800) 284-2622
- Cayman Airways – (800) 422-9626
- Iberia – (800) 772-4642
- Lauda Airlines – (800) 588-8399
- Lufthansa – (800) 645-3880
- United Airlines – (800) 241-6522
Concourse F Lounges and Restaurants
- Club America – F
- In-Transit Holdroom F
- Red Carpet Club
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Concourse G
Miami International Airport’s Concourse G serves Air Canada, Canadian Airlines, American West, Continental Airlines, El-Al, Northwest/KLM, TWA/Royal Maroc, and Varig Airlines. It contains gates G1 through G19.
- Air Canada – (888) 247-2262
- Canadian Airlines – (888) 247-2262
- America West – (800) 235-9292
- Continental Airlines – (800) 525-0280
- El-Al – (800) 223-6700
- Northwest/KLM – (800) 225-2525
- TWA/Royal Maroc – (800) 221-2000
- Varig Airlines – (800) 468-2744
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Concourse H
Miami International Airport’s Concourse H serves Bahamas Air, Delta Airlines, Metro Jet/Delta, and US Airways. It contains gates H1 through H18.
- Bahamas Air – (800) 222-4262
- Delta Airlines – (800) 221-1212
- Metro Jet/Delta – (888) 638-7653
- US Airways – (800) 428-4322
Concourse Lounges and Restaurants:
Crown Room Club
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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.
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
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.
