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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, in collaboration with the Board of County Commissioners and Miami International Airport Director and CEO Ralph Cutié, led a groundbreaking for the future Concourse K at MIA.
The new concourse will be a 300,000-square-foot expansion that will add six new passenger gates and boarding areas for domestic and international flights, post-security concessions offering more dining and shopping options for travelers, and a new passenger lounge. The future three-level concourse, MIA’s first terminal expansion since 2012, is slated for completion in 2029.
Today’s groundbreaking was a giant step in MIA’s $9 billion modernization plan, which will completely transform our community’s gateway to the world over the next six years. As the first major terminal expansion at MIA in nearly 20 years, Concourse K marks a historic milestone in our efforts to create a more modern, efficient, and passenger-friendly airport. With this expansion, the new Ibis Garage opening this winter, a total makeover of Central Terminal, and other customer service enhancements coming soon to every touchpoint in the passenger journey, the travel experience at MIA is being elevated to new heights—one improvement at a time.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
With a total investment of $600.6 million, the Concourse K expansion will also include a new two-level ground support equipment maintenance facility, an enhanced baggage handling system, and critical upgrades to airfield infrastructure — all designed to meet MIA’s growing travel demand. Concourse K’s design incorporates the highest levels of sustainable construction practices as well, earning LEED Silver certification and Envision verification.
Breaking ground on Concourse K is more than the start of construction—it’s the continuation of a decades-long partnership at MIA and a bold investment in Miami-Dade’s future. The Lemartec-NV2A Joint Venture is proud to help deliver a world-class facility that meets the demands of tomorrow with smart, sustainable infrastructure and an exceptional passenger experience at its core.
Lemartec-NV2A Joint Venture.
The project has received $91.2 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration and $30.1 million in grants from the Florida Department of Transportation. The project’s remaining budget will be financed by MIA revenue bonds paid for by airline fees and non-aeronautical concession revenue, at no cost to local taxpayers.
Concourse K’s groundbreaking is the latest major milestone in MIA’s Future-Ready Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Plan, which positions MIA to accommodate 77 million passengers and 5 million tons of cargo by 2040. Major renovation projects such as Concourse K, the new Ibis garage, the Central Terminal redevelopment, the Gate D60 extension, and the modernization of more than 200 escalators, elevators, and moving walkways are all scheduled for completion by 2031.
Miami International Airport, America’s busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of $9 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of $118 billion and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.
