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Miami International Airport (MIA)
Airport Information
(Miami, Florida - FL, USA)
 One of America's largest, busiest and most important airports, Miami International Airport (MIA) is just 9 miles / 14 km northwest of the center of Miami and covers some 3,200 acres / 1,300 hectares. The airport is situated next to the Miami Springs Golf and Country Club, Lake Joanne and the Blue Lagoon Lake, and features four runways and one terminal, with eight concourses. Related industries employ almost 250,000 people and contribute more than $19 billion to the local economy.
Yearly flight movements at Miami International Airport have now exceeded 400,000, with around 35 million annual passengers and weekend averages topping 200,000. The onsite cargo facility has grown dramatically in recent years, making the airport America's number one in terms of overall international freight operations.
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The public transport available at Miami Airport is operated by the Miami Dade Transit Department, with Metro buses and trains linking Miami Beach, where many upmarket resorts are to be found, including the iconic Fontainebleau Hotel along Collins Avenue. The Tri-Rail commuter service is a fast way to reach destinations in both Broward County and Palm Beach County, while airport taxis are never far away and run to downtown Miami in around 20 minutes.
Also within easy reach of Miami Airport is the exclusive neighborhood of Bal Harbor, the glamorous South Beach area, the Cuban-style Little Havana community and the tropical Key Biscayne, which is connected by the Rickenbacker Causeway. Nearby, both Dania Beach and Fort Lauderdale lie to the north
Miami International Airport (MIA) Information: History and Facilities
Flights at Miami Airport started as early as 1928, when it was better known as the Pan American Field, the official home of up-and-coming Pan American Airways. However, just ten years later, Pan Am moved the majority of its operations elsewhere and so the airfield entered a quiet time, with just a handful of operating aircraft by Eastern Airlines.
In the mid-1940s, the airfield was purchased by the city of Miami and renamed as the 36th Street Airport. Many improvements were soon made, including a new passenger building in 1959 and many staged expansions. Now named the Miami International Airport (MIA), the American Airlines now has a notable presence here and currently offers popular routes to Latin America.
With Bank of America ATMs, post offices, news-stands, chapels, ice cream parlors, and more than 50 restaurants and 30 shops spread around the concourses at Miami Airport, passengers will find plenty to keep them occupied if necessary. Popular shops include the $10 Gift Shop, Florida Gifts, the Ron Jon Surf Shop and numerous Duty Free stores.
Apart from eateries such as the Au Bon Pain bakery, Cafe Versailles and Guava & Java, Miami Airport is also home to a series of food courts, with fast-food outlets such as Burger King, Pizza Hut and the Budweiser Brewhouse. For fine dining with a view, head to the Top of the Port Lounge, which is to be found on level 7 of the on-site Miami International Airport Hotel, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, whilst boasting superb airport and city vistas.
Miami International Airport (MIA) Information: About Miami Tourism
Famous for its Art Deco and laid-back lifestyle, Miami is one of Florida's most visited cities and truly has something for everyone. Families will enjoy the killer whale shows at Miami Seaquarium and the exotic creatures in the Metrozoo, while it is the legendary coastline that is the city's main draw card. With literally miles of sandy coastline and seemingly endless sunshine, the main beaches include Lummas Park Beach, South Beach, Haulover Beach and Crandon Park Beach, where you will even find a coastal golf course.
The Greater Miami area is not only home to the Miami Airport (MIA) but has many appealing suburbs, such as Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Water's Edge, Little Haiti and the spreading Everglades National Park. Mainland Miami is where numerous top sights await, and these include the endless shopping opportunities along Miracle Mile, regular football and baseball games at the city's huge Dolphin Stadium, and the many hands-on exhibits within the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.
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