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By Dawn Henthorn, About.com

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Miami International Airport

Miami International Airport ConcourseCompliments of Greater Miami CVB
Miami International Airport is among the busiest airports in the world with over 80 airlines serving MIA to some 150 destinations around the globe. That translates into some 1,100 arrivals and departures daily. Among U.S. airports in 2004, MIA ranked third in international passengers and 15th in total passengers with about 30 million.

Miami International Airport is well into a capital improvement program, expanding the terminal size from 3.5 million square feet in 1995 to 4.7 million square feet today. Further development of the North and South Terminals will add an additional 2.7 million square feet. The project includes ongoing expansion of cargo facilities, parking facilities and the MIA Mover. Completion of the project in 2005/2006 will provide a total of 100 international gates, 30 domestic gates, 556 ticket counters and 120 self-serve devices.

Located nine miles northwest of Miami, Miami International Airport features a wide selection of restaurants, shops, and other services. An airport "Mover" transports passengers to bus and railway stations, making the airport part of a unique mass transit system within Miami.

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