Miami International Airport (MIA) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has received approval for the construction of a new Concourse K. This transformative infrastructure project marks a significant milestone in MIA’s ambitious $9 billion future-ready ‘Modernization in Action’ plan.
With an investment of $600.6 million, this expansion will deliver six new gates, a ground support equipment maintenance facility, enhanced baggage handling systems, and critical upgrades to airfield infrastructure – all designed to meet the growing demand for passenger traffic. The ‘Modernization in Action’ plan positions MIA to accommodate 77 million passengers and 5 million tons of cargo by 2040.
The project includes:
- Design and construction of six new contact gates
- Construction of an associated aircraft apron and jet fuel hydrant system
- A ground support equipment maintenance facility
- Installation of two new baggage make-up carousels
- Upgrades to the existing baggage handling system to connect the Central and South Terminals
- Envision LEED Silver certification for sustainable infrastructure
“MIA has not seen a terminal expansion since 2007, making this a truly transformative milestone for our airport,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “The launch of Concourse K will not only increase capacity and create thousands of new jobs but also reinforce MIA’s role as a premier global gateway. With the unwavering support of the Board of County Commissioners and the dedication of Director Ralph Cutie, his team, and our airport partners, we are making visionary, future-ready investments that will build a stronger, more vibrant airport – one that uplifts our community, welcomes the world, and powers our economy into the future.”
Concourse K is a key part of Miami-Dade County’s investments to modernise the airport’s facilities and meet record-breaking demand while improving service, safety, and operational flow. Construction of Concourse K is set to begin following a ceremonial groundbreaking this summer and is scheduled for completion by spring 2029.
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