Airport Info: Miami International (MIA)

Address:
Miami, FL

Phone: (305) 876-7000

Website: http://www.miami-airport.com/

Current Airport Conditions

Miami International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the United States, serving some 34 million passengers in 2008.  It’s a hub for American Airlines, and is a major gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America.  Miami ranks as the second-busiest airport in the nation in terms of international travel, behind only New York-JFK.

If you need help while at MIA, look for the airport’s Volunteer Customer Service representatives.  They circulate throughout the terminals, and are easy to spot in their orange polo shirts.

HELPFUL NUMBERS

Information (305) 876-7000
Lost and Found (305) 876-7377 – located near entrance of Concourse E, Level 2

White Courtesy Phones – located throughout the terminals, these connect to an airport employee for info or assistance 24 hrs a day.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Rental Cars
A number of rental car companies have counters or reservation boards located inside the baggage claim area of the North and Central Terminals.  The South Terminal uses the rental car phone center located at the information and reservations boards on the Arrival/Ground level and on the third floor.  Shuttles take passengers to the rental lots, which are located off the airport premises.

Bus/Train Service
Miami-Dade County Transit provides Metrobus service to the airport.  A stop is located on the ground level of Concourse E, directly across from Customs.

Taxis
There’s a flat rate of $24 to the Port of Miami/cruise ships.  To downtown, the estimated cost is $22.

Shuttles
SuperShuttle provides service at the airport.  Proceed to the curb outside the luggage claim area.  Call (305) 871-2000.
 
PARKING

Short Term Parking
$2.50 per half hour
$30.00 maximum per day

Long Term Parking
$4.00 for the first hour
$4.00 for the second hour
$2.00 for the third hour
$2.00 for the fourth hour
$3.00 for the fifth hour
$15.00 maximum per day

Economy Parking
$3.00 for first hour
$3.00 for second hour
$2.00 for third hour
$8.00 maximum per day

Valet Parking
Short Term Stay (0-3 Hours): $18.00
Overnight Parking: $30.00
Each Additional Day: $30.00

WI-FI AND OTHER SERVICES

Boingo offers Wi-Fi service at MIA.  Unlimited access at all Boingo hotspots is available for $9.95 per month.

The Executive Conference Center at MIA Hotel offers facilities for business travelers, including meeting rooms.  Located in Concourse E, Hotel – Level 7.  Call (305) 871-4100 Ext. 2238 for details.

LOUNGES

American Airlines has Admirals Club Lounges in concourse D and E.
Delta Air Lines has a Crown Room Club in Concourse H.
Club America operates lounges in Concourses F and J.
The Armed Forces Service Center offers admittance to Armed Forces personnel and their families.  Located on Concourse E, Level 2.

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