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Updated Mar 15, 2026
MIA opens first Wait N' Rest sleep rooms in North America

Miami International Airport opened 15 private luxury sleep rooms in Concourse D on March 10, marking the first Wait N' Rest location in North America. Rooms accommodate 1-4 people and can be booked by the hour. A second location is planned for Concourse H this summer.

Local 10 News·Mar 10, 2026
American Airlines unveils $1 billion MIA Concourse D expansion

American Airlines and Miami-Dade County announced a $1 billion expansion of Concourse D at Miami International Airport. The project will add 17 new gates, modern passenger hold rooms, and expanded concessions, with groundbreaking set for 2027 and completion by 2030.

American Airlines Newsroom·Feb 25, 2026
MIA reports sixth consecutive year of cargo growth

Miami International Airport reported its sixth consecutive year of air cargo growth, with 2025 volumes up 13.6% year-over-year to nearly 3.5 million tons. The airport remains America's busiest for international freight.

Air Cargo News·Feb 23, 2026
MIA launches TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at three terminals

Miami International Airport launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID in North, Central and South Terminals on February 10. The biometric technology allows eligible travelers to verify identity without presenting physical ID or boarding pass, reducing security checkpoint time.

TSA·Feb 10, 2026
CLEAR launches biometric eGates at MIA ahead of FIFA World Cup

CLEAR launched biometric eGates at two of MIA's busiest checkpoints in December 2025, allowing CLEAR+ members to verify identity in under five seconds. The deployment prepares for increased passenger volumes expected during FIFA World Cup 2026.

Miami International Airport·Jan 7, 2026

Airport Profile

Governing EntityMiami-Dade County, Aviation Department
Entity TypeCounty Department
Fiscal Year EndSeptember
Bond TypeGARB
Rate MethodologyResidual
AUA StatusActive
Agreement Period2018-07-01 – 2033-04-30
S&PA
Moody'sA1
FitchA

Key Financial Data (FY 2024)

CPE$16.83
Signatory Landing Fee$1.6200
Enplanements27,884,707
Total Operating Revenue$954.9M
Total Operating Expense$925.7M
Operating Income$29.2M
Total Debt$5.3B
Rate Covenant1.25x
Unrestricted Cash$587.9M
Landed Weight (1000 lbs)45,091,302

Enplaned Passengers (FAA CATS)

27.9M+8.3%
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Cost per Enplanement (CPE)

$16.83-10.7%

Revenue

$954.9M+2.9%

Expense

$925.7M+6.3%

Ratemaking Overview

Overall MethodologyResidual
Ratesetting TypeCompensatory
Cost Center StructureAirfield, Terminal, Roadway, and Administrative cost centers
Revenue SharingInternational and domestic operations separated; international facilities charged under international fee
Capital RecoveryDebt service on aviation revenue bonds plus annual capital requirement

Settlement & True-Up

Not available

Extraordinary Coverage Protection (ECP)

ECP TypeStrong/Traditional

Not available

Landing Fee Methodology

MethodologyResidual

Not available

Terminal Rental Rate

Not available

Common Use & Gate Allocation

Additional Bonds Test

Additional Bonds may be issued on a parity basis if: (i) proceeds plus other available funds cover estimated costs; (ii) either (a) historical Net Revenues (adjusted) divided by the largest annual Principal and Interest Requirements (including new bonds) is at least 120%, or (b) projected annual Net Revenues in each of five Fiscal Years (per Traffic Engineers) divided by Principal and Interest Requirements for each such Fiscal Year is at least 120%; and (iii) the Reserve Account is fully funded. Completion bonds may be issued without the financial test if prior bond proceeds are insufficient.

Rate Covenant

Covenant Ratio1.25x

The County covenants to fix, charge, and collect rates and charges sufficient to yield Revenues that provide: (i) funds for payment of Current Expenses; (ii) deposits to the Reserve Maintenance Fund; and (iii) deposits to the Sinking Fund of not less than 120% of the Principal and Interest Requirements for each fiscal year on account of the Bonds of each Series Outstanding, plus deposits/payments to the Reserve Account or to providers of Reserve Facilities.

Flow of Funds

All Revenues are deposited in the Revenue Fund. Funds are then applied in priority: (1) Current Expenses (retain 20% operating reserve, currently 17% by Board resolution); (2) Trustee receives monthly withdrawals from Revenue Fund to deposit: (a) 1/6th of semiannual interest and 1/12th of serial principal to Bond Service Account, (b) 1/12th of Amortization Requirement (term bonds) plus premium to Redemption Account, (c) 1/60th of Reserve Account Requirement to Reserve Account (until fully funded), (d) amounts to Reserve Maintenance Fund as recommended by Consulting Engineers, and (e) remaining funds to Improvement Fund for any airport-related purpose.

1.Revenue Fund — Depository for all Revenues. Current Expenses are paid first. A 20% operating reserve (currently budgeted at 17%) is retained.
2.Bond Service Account (Sinking Fund) — Monthly deposits of 1/6th of semiannual interest and 1/12th of serial bond principal.
3.Redemption Account (Sinking Fund) — Monthly deposits of 1/12th of Amortization Requirement for term bonds plus premiums.
4.Reserve Account (Sinking Fund) — Monthly deposits of 1/60th of Reserve Account Requirement until fully funded. Reserve Account Requirement is 1/2 of maximum annual Principal and Interest Requirements.
5.Reserve Maintenance Fund — Deposits as recommended by Consulting Engineers for unusual or extraordinary maintenance, repairs, renewals, replacements, equipment, and insurance premiums.
6.Improvement Fund — Remaining funds for any airport or airport-related purpose, including redemption of Bonds, payment of Double-Barreled Bonds, and CP Note interest.

Source Documents

Financial Statements

2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.pdf

Budgets

MDAD_2025_Adopted_Operating_Budget _Book.pdf
MDAD - 2026 Adopted Budget - FS 332.pdf
MDAD 2024 Budget Book FINAL- 12-20-2023.pdf
MDAD - 2024 Adopted Budget - House Bill No_915.pdf

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Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting