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02/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/05/2026 15:28
MIA soars to sixth-straight record year in cargo growth
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MIA soars to sixth-straight record year in cargo growth
Passenger traffic surpasses the 55-million mark again in 2025
Cargo shipments at Miami International Airport, the busiest U.S. airport for international freight, skyrocketed by 13.6% to nearly 3.5 million tons in 2025, giving the air cargo hub of the Americas six straight years of record-breaking growth.
Passenger traffic at MIA surpassed the 55-million mark for the second consecutive year, reaching 55.3 million travelers in 2025 - just 1% below the airport's record set in 2024. The second-busiest U.S. airport for international travel served 24.8 million passengers and 30.5 million domestic passengers, underscoring sustained demand for Miami-Dade County's global gateway. Even as North America experienced a 2% decline in domestic air travel in 2025, according to the most recent data available from Airports Council International, MIA outperformed national trends, highlighting the continued strength and resilience of the region's travel market.
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MIA's record-breaking performance reflects the strength of our workforce and the vitality of our business community. For the sixth consecutive year, MIA has set a new cargo record - powering trade, jobs, and opportunity across Miami-Dade County. With continued strong passenger demand, we are expanding connectivity and enhancing the travel experience through our $9 billion Modernization in Action plan. None of this would be possible without the dedication of the airport team and our partners, whose work drives MIA's continued growth and global impact.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
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MIA ended 2025 strong with another record-setting winter holiday travel season from December 19 to January 5, welcoming nearly 3.3 million passengers for a 1.2% increase over last year. The upward trend continued into the new year, with passenger traffic up 1.5% in January. Additionally, the first quarter of 2026 kicks off an unprecedented year of local sports and entertainment events that will draw millions of visitors to Miami-Dade County this spring and all year long.
In 2025, MIA was ranked North America's most-improved mega airport in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power, the Best Airport for Layovers by Global Traveler magazine, one of the Top 10 U.S. Airports for Food and Drink by Food and Wine magazine, and the third-best U.S. airport for business travelers by travel platform Booking.com for Business.
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Miami International Airport, America's busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investmentof $9 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of $181 billion and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.
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