Miami Airport Arrival Alerts
Know when their flight lands at MIA. Especially useful for Latin America and Caribbean arrivals.
Get a text when they land at MIAAirport Code
MIA
Passengers/Year
52 million
Terminals
North Terminal, Central Terminal, South Terminal
Exit Time
30-60 minutes after landing
About
Arriving at Miami International Airport
Miami International is the primary gateway between the US and Latin America. American Airlines uses MIA as its largest international hub, with extensive service to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
The airport has three terminals with multiple concourses. International arrivals funnel through customs in the North Terminal, which can be slow during peak hours when multiple flights from Latin America arrive simultaneously.
Pickup at MIA can be chaotic. The upper level is departures, lower level is arrivals. Traffic on the airport approach roads backs up regularly during evening peak hours.
Pickup tip
MIA pickup can be congested. Use the cell phone lot and wait for a landing text. International arrivals take significantly longer due to customs.
How it works
Track MIA arrivals.
Enter the flight number
Type the flight number for the arrival to MIA.
Add your phone number
Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.
Get a text when they land
We track the flight and text you when they touch down at Miami International Airport.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How long to get through MIA customs?
International arrivals typically take 30-60 minutes after landing to clear customs and reach the curb, depending on queue length.
Which airline hubs at Miami?
American Airlines operates MIA as its primary Latin American hub with hundreds of daily flights.
How far is MIA from South Beach?
Miami airport is about 10 miles from South Beach, a 20-40 minute drive depending on traffic on the MacArthur Causeway.
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