Miami International Airport Infrastructure Improvements Update

Airport Infrastructure Update

• ✈️ Miami-Dade County commissioners received an update on infrastructure improvements at Miami International Airport (MIA).
• 💡 The report aims to provide more frequent updates on projects addressing the airport's aging infrastructure.

Conveyance Unit Progress

• 🛠️ Significant progress has been made on repairing and restoring conveyance units, which include escalators, moving walkways, and elevators.
• 📈 Operational status of these units has improved from 85% to 95% over the last year.
• ⚙️ Over 600 conveyance units are located throughout MIA, with each escalator containing over 12,000 parts, some of which are custom-manufactured.

Central Terminal Redevelopment

• 🏗️ Design is underway for Phase 1 of a multi-million dollar project to renovate the Central Terminal, which is 78 years old.
• 🧱 The redevelopment plan will address interior spaces, exterior facades, and all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure.

Addressing Deferred Maintenance

• ⏳ The airport is working to address years of deferred maintenance, a recurring issue highlighted in the update.
• 🎯 Efforts are being made to catch up and get ahead of maintenance backlogs.