Miami International Airport, also known as MIA or Wilcox Field, is a very busy and well-known international airport. It is the most important airport in South Florida for international flights. It is the main hub for international airlines connecting Latin America, the United States and the Caribbean. More than 100 airlines sail through this airport serving 10,000 passengers to more or less 150 countries around the world every day.

According to the history of Miami International Airport, in 1927, the management of Pan American Airways decided to move its base of operations to Miami from Key West. Consequently, 116 acres of land along Northwest 36th Street were purchased to build the airport. Construction was completed in 1928. It then had two solid-surface runways, two hangars, and a passenger terminal. The two-story terminal building was sturdy and spacious and one of a kind in those days. On the ground floor all the facilities and services for the passengers were kept while on the upper floor were the numerous offices and a huge balcony with a brilliant view of the airfield.

Officially, the airport began operations on September 15, 1928. It was Cap. The first flight was piloted by Edward Musick, who flew a Sikorsky-38 to Havana via Key West. During its first year of operation, the Pan American Field served 8,600 travelers and 20 tons of cargo. It was renamed Miami International Airport in 1948. After World War II, the airport felt the need to expand as passenger throughput and cargo load increased daily. As a result of the acquisition and annexation of more land, the airstrip increased in size to 2,878 acres in 1951.

Miami is a famous tourist spot in America, every year more than 33.6 million tourists make use of this airport. It has been designed with a central terminal structure from which eight esplanades emerge. They are called AH and serve numerous airlines and a large number of destinations. Each esplanade has its own variety of bars, restaurants, shops, kiosks, etc. For the convenience of travellers, there are a large number of waiting rooms, ATMs, banks, post offices and commercial services spread throughout the airport.

MIA’s location is very convenient. It is located very close to the city and is just 13 km from the Central Business District of Miami. The airport is very well connected to the city by Super Shuttle, Metro bus or taxi. The Metro bus is a cheap option while the taxi is considered the most convenient way to connect with the city. The airport also offers free shuttle services to the Hialeah Market Station, from where the traveler can take advantage of the Tri-rail and travel to desired destinations. There are also several car rental companies within the airport that rent cars to travelers.

These days it is the second busiest airfield in the United States. It stretches over nearly 1,200 hectares of land and can boast four runways for jet planes. The airport houses exquisite works of art from artists from all over the world, which is a real treat for art lovers. Today, MIA has a great contribution to the local economy by generating almost 282,043 direct or indirect jobs.