City officials, airport leaders and representatives from Lemartec-NV2A Joint Venture gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Miami-Dade International Airport (MIA)’s Concourse K project. Scheduled to open in 2029, the new concourse is a 300,000-square-foot expansion of MIA’s facilities that will feature six passenger gates, new concessions, an enhanced baggage handling system and a lounge. The $600.6-million project is funded with $91.2 million in FAA grants, $30.1 million in Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) grants, and a remainder from MIA revenue bonds paid for by airline fees and non-aeronautical concession revenue. The new Concourse K is part of the airport’s Future-Ready Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) designed to accommodate 77 million passengers by 2040 through the concourse project; new Ibis garage; Central Terminal redevelopment; Gate D60 extension; and renovations to 200 escalators, elevators and moving walkways scheduled for completion by 2031.
“Today’s groundbreaking was a giant step in MIA’s $9-billion modernization plan, which will completely transform our community’s gateway to the world over the next six years,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “As the first major terminal expansion at MIA in nearly 20 years, Concourse K marks a historic milestone in our efforts to create a more modern, efficient, and passenger-friendly airport. With this expansion, the new Ibis Garage opening this winter, a total makeover of Central Terminal, and other customer service enhancements coming soon to every touchpoint in the passenger journey, the travel experience at MIA is being elevated to new heights—one improvement at a time.”
“Breaking ground on Concourse K is more than the start of construction—it’s the continuation of a decades-long partnership at MIA and a bold investment in Miami-Dade’s future,” added representatives from Lemartec-NV2A Joint Venture. “The Lemartec-NV2A Joint Venture is proud to help deliver a world-class facility that meets the demands of tomorrow with smart, sustainable infrastructure and an exceptional passenger experience at its core.”
