Miami International Airport embarks on $9 billion modernization plan

Passenger numbers have been rising steadily post-pandemic. Kevin Marino Cabrera noted that passenger traffic is already up by 10% compared to last year. Ralph Cutié, Director and CEO of Miami International Airport, expressed optimism about this trend: "We find three straight years of record-making passenger growth."

The modernization plan includes upgrading or replacing many conveyances at the airport with a focus on accessibility improvements for differently-abled individuals. To date, eight elevator units have been completed out of a planned total of 38 units set for modernization in 2023 and 2024.

Supply chain issues have posed challenges for the project timeline, with some parts taking up to eight months to arrive due to delays. However, work continues on multiple fronts within the seven-year schedule.

Public restroom renovations are also underway across all concourses at MIA in three phases scheduled through 2030. As part of these upgrades, sustainable designs featuring touchless fixtures are being implemented.

Additional projects include refurbishing all passenger boarding bridges at MIA along with enhancements such as pre-conditioned air units and communication equipment upgrades.

Other ongoing initiatives involve installing an automated parking system equipped with cameras and sensors alongside perimeter fence security enhancements funded by TSA.

New digital signage installations at D-60 gates will display gate numbers along with destination information efficiently—further contributing towards operational improvements at Miami International Airport during this transformative period.