MIA’s Concourse D Skytrain system fully open ahead of Labor Day weekend

Just in time for Labor Day weekend, Miami International Airport (MIA) has fully reopened its Concourse D Skytrain system with the return of Station 1 on August 25.

With all four stations now back in service, travellers can once again enjoy fast, seamless connections across MIA’s busiest concourse, home to 60 gates and millions of passengers each year.

“The Skytrain’s return is such great news for our airport, our passengers, and our community,” enthused Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

“Thanks to the tireless work of the MIA team, we have restored a world-class amenity that makes travel easier and faster for millions of people each year.

“I know the temporary closure wasn’t easy for travellers, and I thank everyone for their patience and understanding. This reopening is a milestone that reflects progress, resilience, and a brighter future for Miami’s global gateway, and proof that we are moving in the right direction.”

The reopening of Station 1 concludes a yearlong effort to reinforce and modernise the one-mile system after a 2023 inspection identified areas in need of strengthening.

With Stations 2, 3, and 4 reopening earlier this year, the Skytrain is now operating at full capacity with enhanced safety, reliability, and efficiency — ensuring passengers can move comfortably between gates, shops, and services.

The Skytrain’s return is in addition to MIA’s ambitious Future-Ready Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Plan, a $9 billion capital improvement programme that is designed to transform every corner of the airport.

From the new 2,240-space Ibis garage opening in December, to the groundbreaking of the new Concourse K, and the modernisation of more than 200 escalators, elevators, and moving walkways over the next five years, the MIA of tomorrow is taking shape today.

According to the airport, the upgrade aims to deliver a “world-class passenger experience, empowering the airport workforce, and fuelling economic growth across Miami-Dade County and Florida”.

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.