As part of its bold and ongoing transformation, Miami International Airport (MIA) will begin installing 41 jet bridge-mounted wheelchair lifts across all concourses next week. This vital accessibility upgrade – part of the airport’s unprecedented $9 billion Future-Ready Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Plan – will significantly improve the travel experience for passengers with reduced mobility and streamline the handling of mobility devices during boarding.
Each concourse will receive a minimum of three lifts, with many of MIA’s newest jet bridges prioritized in this first phase. Additional lifts will be installed in future phases, reinforcing MIA’s long-standing commitment to delivering a world-class, accessible airport experience for all travelers.
The installation of wheelchair lifts is one of many major upgrades underway through the M.I.A. Plan – the largest maintenance and capital improvement initiative in MIA’s history. The program also includes new security checkpoints, modernized terminals, expanded gate capacity, state-of-the-art baggage handling systems, and transformative investments in sustainability, innovation, and customer experience.