Miami International Airport drives record $181.4 Billion impact and supports 842,703 jobs across Florida

Miami International Airport’s (MIA) economic impact has reached a record $181.4 billion in statewide business revenue and supports 842,703 jobs, reinforcing its role as one of Florida’s most powerful economic drivers. The figures, presented in MIA’s 2024 economic impact study by consulting firm Martin Associates, were unveiled at the World Trade Centre Miami’s annual State of the Ports luncheon.

Miami Airport supports 842,703 jobs across Florida

Together, MIA and PortMiami now generate more than $242.8 billion in economic impact and support nearly 1.2 million jobs across Florida. These milestones were announced by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, MIA Director and CEO Ralph Cutié, and PortMiami Director and CEO Hydi Webb before an audience of over 500 local business and community leaders.

“That Miami-Dade County’s two economic engines together fuel nearly a quarter-trillion dollars in business revenue and sustain more than a million jobs across Florida is a testament to the extraordinary opportunities they create for our community, our region, and our nation,” said Mayor Levine Cava. “Congratulations to the MIA team for achieving yet another record-breaking milestone — and to both ports for continuing to power our local economy, support great jobs, and drive prosperity for all.”

In 2024, MIA generated $41.2 billion in business revenue and supported 311,291 jobs in Miami-Dade County alone, equivalent to one in four local jobs. Passenger traffic grew by 7% to nearly 56 million travellers, while cargo volumes rose by 9% to three million tons – both record highs.

Statewide, MIA maintained its status as the busiest US airport for international freight and ranked 5th globally. In 2023, MIA handled 90% of Florida’s air trade by value and 40% of the state’s combined air and sea trade. Florida-based air freight at MIA was worth $134.3 billion, supporting 531,412 jobs across the state.

MIA’s $9 billion Future-Ready Modernisation in Action Plan is reshaping the airport with projects like the Ibis Garage, opening December 2025, and the 300,000-square-foot Concourse K, due in 2029. The plan generated $252 million in business revenue and 2,865 local construction jobs in the past year.

The study also showed MIA’s key role in the cruise sector, with 766,662 passengers using the airport en route to cruises, mostly through PortMiami, which hosted a record 8.2 million passengers in 2024.