Miami-Dade County Mayor and American Airlines unveil plans for MIA’s Concourse D expansion

MIA Director and CEO Ralph Cutie, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and American Airlines Miami Hub Vice President J.C. Liscano unveil renderings of the future D60 at MIA. Image: MIA

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Commissioners, and American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, along with local, state, and federal officials, and community partners, have unveiled plans to expand Miami International Airport’s Concourse D. The new Gate D60 expansion will create 17 new aircraft gates and adjoining passenger boarding areas, additional dining and shopping options, and an enhanced baggage handling system by the year 2030.

“The D60 expansion is one of the most monumental customer service improvements within our unprecedented airport-wide modernization plan, which will transform the passenger experience at MIA from the cabin to the curb over the next five years. MIA ranks among the fastest-growing global hubs since the pandemic, and the North Terminal expansion, coupled with South Terminal’s future Concourse K and the Central Terminal redevelopment, will create a new future-ready gateway fully enabled to serve our millions of visitors for decades to come.” Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

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Scheduled to break ground in 2027, the $1 billion, three-level extension will convert the existing gate D60 area – which currently has one common boarding space and 17 ground-level gates for smaller regional jets – into 17 traditional contact gates for larger regional and narrow-body aircraft, each with individual, spacious passenger hold rooms. All 17 gate areas will provide convenient third-level connections to Concourse D’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility for international arrivals.

“Miami is an important hub and gateway for American, and it’s an essential part of our history and our future.  The brand new, reimagined D60 is a transformational project that will provide a much-improved experience for our customers and our team. This investment — alongside new premium lounges and new routes — reflects our shared commitment with Miami-Dade County and the airport to deliver a consistent, elevated customer experience.” American’s CEO Robert Isom.

The new Gate D60 extension also includes several sustainable building features designed to earn the facility LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver and Envision Verified certifications – the highest ratings for resilient structures by the U.S. Green Building Council and the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.

The Gate D60 expansion is one of more than 200 projects within the $9 billion M.I.A. Plan. Other major projects include: the new Ibis Garage, which opened in December; modernization and preventive maintenance for more than 600 elevators, escalators, and moving walkways; renovation of 196 public access restrooms located on all three levels of MIA’s terminal and concourses; the new Concourse K expansion scheduled to open in 2029; and the $745-million Central Terminal redevelopment project, which will modernize MIA’s oldest terminal area by 2031.