American Airlines and Miami-Dade County have announced a $1 billion plan to redevelop Concourse D at Miami International Airport (MIA), transforming one of the airport’s most constrained boarding areas into a modern three-level extension with 17 new gates.
## Key Details
– **Project:** Concourse D60 expansion
– **Investment:** $1 billion
– **Timeline:** Construction begins 2027, completion by 2030
– **New Gates:** 17 contact gates for regional and narrow-body aircraft
## What’s Changing
The current D60 area uses a single shared boarding space with several ground-level, outdoor operations. The redesign will replace this with:
– **Three-level extension** with individual hold rooms for each gate
– **Improved passenger flow** — no more shared boarding areas
– **Weather-protected boarding** — all gates enclosed
– **International arrivals streamlining** — third-level connections to CBP facility
– **Expanded concessions** and upgraded baggage system
## Why It Matters
MIA is American’s largest international gateway, with approximately 400 daily departures. The airline is planning its largest summer schedule yet — up to 380 peak daily flights to 155 destinations across 45 countries.
The D60 project addresses a long-standing bottleneck, adds flexibility for larger aircraft, and delivers a more premium passenger experience at one of America’s key international hubs.