Miami International Airport to expand passenger capacity with New Concourse K
Miami International Airport celebrates a significant milestone in its ambitious US$9 billion Future-Ready Modernization in Action plan
The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners today (May 20) approved the construction of New Concourse K at Miami International Airport (MIA).
The transformative infrastructure project is said to mark a significant milestone in MIA’s ambitious US$9 billion Future-Ready Modernization in Action plan.
With an investment of US$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.
Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Mayor, said, “MIA as not seen a terminal expansion since 2007, making this a truly transformative milestone for our airport. 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.”
With nearly 56 million passengers and more than 3 million US tons of freight recorded in 2024 alone, the demand for additional space and improved efficiency at MIA continues to grow. Concourse K is a key part of Miami-Dade County’s historic investments to modernize 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.
Lemartec-NV2A JV, LLC has been awarded the general contractor contract, with Perez & Perez Architects Planners, Inc. serving as the lead architect. “Lemartec-NV2A JV, in collaboration with Perez & Perez, is honored to help realize MIA’s vision by delivering a world-class facility with a steadfast commitment to quality and exceeding MIA's expectations,” the companies said in a statement.
Miami International Airport, America’s busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of US$9 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other US airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of US$118 billion and approximately 60% of all international visitors to Florida annually.
