--- title: "American Airlines terminal and check-in · MIA Airport Guide" description: "American Airlines checks in and departs from Concourse D (North Terminal) and Concourse E (Central Terminal), counters 001-113." url: "https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/american-airlines/" updated: "2026-10-21" airport: "MIA" type: "place" --- > Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt # American Airlines American Airlines checks in and departs from Concourse D (North Terminal) and Concourse E (Central Terminal), counters 001-113. Updated October 21, 2026 - **Departure concourse:** D E Concourses in more than one terminal - **Check-in counters:** D/E, counters 001-113 (North Terminal) - **Flights:** Domestic and international flights - **Door:** 1-8 - **Domestic baggage claim:** 1 thru 6; 14 & 15 - **International arrivals:** Yes - **Airline code:** AA Source: Miami International Airport ## Where American Airlines checks in and departs The airport lists American Airlines's MIA flights as both domestic and international. ### Concourse D Gates D1 to D60, through Checkpoints 1, 2, 3 and 4. The concourse is a mile long; the Skytrain above it stops at four stations, reached by the elevators in the concourse. The D-E Connector leads toward E. - [Checkpoint 1](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-north): Gates D1 to D60 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. TSA PreCheck: TSA Precheck available during checkpoint hours. TSA PreCheck Touchless ID lane for PreCheck members flying American Airlines who opt in through the airline's app or profile no ID or boarding pass shown at the lane. American Airlines priority lane available - [Checkpoint 2](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-north): Gates D1 to D60 · 3:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. - [Checkpoint 3](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-north): Gates D1 to D60 · 4 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. - [Checkpoint 4](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-north): Gates D1 to D60, E1 to E33 · 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. - [Checkpoint DFIS](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-north): North Terminal - Concourse D · 5:15 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. - [Checkpoint 5](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-central): Gates E1 to E33, D1 to D60 4 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. TSA PreCheck: TSA Precheck available during checkpoint hours. TSA PreCheck Touchless ID lane for PreCheck members flying American Airlines and Alaska Airlines who opt in through the airline's app or profile no ID or boarding pass shown at the lane ### Concourse E Gates E1 to E33, through Checkpoint 4 or 5. Gates E20 to E33 are in the E Satellite, reached from the main concourse by the E Train. The D-E Connector links E with D. - [Checkpoint 4](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-north): Gates D1 to D60, E1 to E33 · 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. - [Checkpoint 5](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-central): Gates E1 to E33, D1 to D60 4 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. TSA PreCheck: TSA Precheck available during checkpoint hours. TSA PreCheck Touchless ID lane for PreCheck members flying American Airlines and Alaska Airlines who opt in through the airline's app or profile no ID or boarding pass shown at the lane ## American Airlines at MIA: terminal and concourse ### Which terminal is American Airlines at MIA? American Airlines departs from Concourse D (North Terminal) and Concourse E (Central Terminal), and its check-in counters are 001-113. MIA files its concourses under three terminals: North Terminal holds Concourse D; Central Terminal holds Concourse E, Concourse F and Concourse G; South Terminal holds Concourse H and Concourse J. ### Does American Airlines use Concourse D or Concourse E? American Airlines uses both: gates in Concourse D (North Terminal) and Concourse E (Central Terminal). The airport prints check-in as D/E, counters 001-113. D-E Connector: it joins two of its concourses, D and E. Your boarding pass names the gate, so read it before choosing a concourse. ## Connecting through MIA with American Airlines ### Can I walk between terminals at MIA? D-E Connector: it joins two of its concourses, D and E. For American Airlines gates in Concourse D, see the D Skytrain: Four stations above Concourse D, with elevator access from the concourse. Not the rental-car-center train. For American Airlines gates in Concourse E, the E Train links E’s main concourse with the separate E satellite gate building. American Airlines passengers who need a concourse in another terminal use Level 3, which carries the airport's interterminal moving walkways. ### Where do I go after an international arrival at MIA? For American Airlines, international arrivals through D and E are on Level 1. International arrival, onward U.S. flight: When U.S. entry inspection is required at MIA, collect checked bags before Customs. Follow your flight’s arrival instructions. [Connecting at MIA](https://miaairportguide.com/connections/) ## Contact and baggage help for American Airlines at MIA Baggage service office, Level 1, Door 2: 786-591-3500. Listed by Miami International Airport. ## American Airlines lounges and others nearby American Airlines runs 3 lounges at MIA. Entry depends on your ticket and status; each lounge page lists the access rules the operator publishes. - [Flagship Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/aa-flagship-lounge-d30/): After Security Checkpoint, North Terminal D, across Gate D-30; Skytrain Station #3 · Daily, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. - [Admirals Club D-15](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/aa-admirals-club-d15/): After Security Checkpoint, North Terminal D, third floor, above Gate D15; Skytrain Station #1 · Daily, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. - [Admirals Club D-30](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/aa-admirals-club-d30/): After Security Checkpoint, North Terminal D, across Gate D-30; Skytrain Station #3 · Daily, 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ### Other lounges in Concourse D - [American Express Centurion Lounge D12](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/amex-centurion-lounge-d12/): American Express North Terminal, near Gate D-12 Skytrain Station #1 · Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. ### Other lounges in Concourse E - [Military Hospitality Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/military-hospitality-lounge-e/): Concourse E, 2nd level look for signs directing you to the Military Hospitality Lounge · Thursday to Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. - [Turkish Airlines Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/turkish-airlines-lounge-e/): Turkish Airlines Central Terminal E, Level 2, after security checkpoint past the escalator on the left hand side · Daily, 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. - [British Airways Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/british-airways-lounge-e/): British Airways Central Terminal E Satellite, Level 4, after security checkpoint, near Gate E20 · Daily, 1 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ## Food and shops near its gates ### Concourse D 85 places to eat and shop after security in Concourse D, among them: - [305 Pizza](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/305-pizza/) - [Air Essentials](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/air-essentials-north-terminal-gate-d-44/) - [Au Bon Pain](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/au-bon-pain-north-terminal-gate-d-44/) - [Bacardi Mojito Bar](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/bacardi-mojito-bar/) - [Booklink & Café](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/booklink-cafe/) - [Books & Books](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/books-books/) [All places in Concourse D](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=North+Terminal&concourse=D) ### Concourse E 19 places to eat and shop after security in Concourse E, among them: - [Air Essentials](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/air-essentials-central-terminal/) - [Chick-Fil-A](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/chick-fil-a/) - [Duty Free Americas](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/duty-free-americas-central-terminal-departures-after-security/) - [InTune Electronics](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/intune-electronics/) - [Istore](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/istore/) - [Jackson Soul Food](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/jackson-soul-food/) [All places in Concourse E](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=Central+Terminal&concourse=E) ## Getting to the gate and arriving ### Use the D Skytrain for Concourse D The Skytrain runs above Concourse D and has four stations, reached from the concourse by elevators. It is separate from the MIA Mover to the rental-car center. The published station guide groups D1–D19 at station 1, D20–D25 at station 2, D26–D39 and access toward E at station 3, and D40–D60 at station 4. These are orientation labels, not a list of gates currently in use. Check your assigned gate and airport signs before boarding. ### Arriving into North Terminal Domestic baggage claim is on Level 1. International arrivals through D also reach the arrivals area on Level 1; this differs from international arrivals through J in South Terminal. ### Continuing toward Central Terminal The terminal map labels a D–E connector. That relationship helps identify the neighboring concourse; it is not a guarantee that a particular passenger can use it without security or immigration checks. For movement between terminal areas, MIA documents moving walkways on Level 3. Use the connection guide to distinguish changing concourses from an international-arrival transfer. ### Traveling with an animal An indoor animal-relief area is listed after security near D34. An outdoor relief area is listed on Level 1 near Door 5. Use the accessibility guide for assistance planning; a mapped facility is not a live availability report. ### E’s main concourse and satellite building The E Train connects the main E concourse with its separate satellite building. It is not the D Skytrain, and it does not take you to the rental-car center. Use the gate on your boarding pass and the airport’s signs to choose the correct part of E. The orientation map does not report train operation or your flight’s current gate. ### Arrivals and terminal levels Domestic baggage claim is on Level 1. International arrivals through E also arrive on Level 1. The principal ticketing and checkpoint frontage is on Level 2; moving walkways between terminal areas are on Level 3. ## Trains, buses and shuttles These services board at or beside Concourse D and Concourse E, where American Airlines flies from. - [Brightline MIA Airport Connector shuttle](https://miaairportguide.com/transport/brightline-connector/): Concourse D Door 6 Level 2 (Bus Zone 1); Concourse E Door 11 Level 2 (Bus Zone 2); Concourse H Door 22 Level 2 (Bus Zone 4); Hotel Shuttle Area; temporarily on Level 2 Departures due to construction - [PortMiami pre-arranged cruise line transportation](https://miaairportguide.com/transport/cruise-transfers/): North bus station (Concourse D, Level 1, Door 1) or South bus station (Concourse J, Level 1, Door 33) - [Skytrain](https://miaairportguide.com/transport/skytrain/): above North Terminal Concourse D, 4 stations ## Parking and pickup The airport names Dolphin Garage for American Airlines. - [Dolphin Garage](https://miaairportguide.com/parking/dolphin/): Concourses D - E American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue, Qatar Airways Level 3 moving walkways to terminals no shuttle a green light marks an open space and a red light an occupied one, and digital signs show the spaces free on each floor - [Flamingo Garage](https://miaairportguide.com/parking/flamingo/): Concourses E - J; all other airlines Level 3 moving walkways to terminals no shuttle a green light marks an open space and a red light an occupied one, and digital signs show the spaces free on each floor - [Cell Phone Waiting Lot](https://miaairportguide.com/parking/cell-phone-lot/): private, not-for-hire vehicles waiting for arriving passengers Accessible from LeJeune Road heading North or South ## Other airlines in the same concourse ### What airlines are in Concourse D at MIA? - [American Eagle (Envoy)](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/american-eagle-envoy/) ### What airlines are in Concourse E at MIA? - [Aer Lingus](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/aer-lingus/) - [Alaska Airlines](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/alaska-airlines/) - [American Eagle (Envoy)](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/american-eagle-envoy/) - [Arajet Airlines](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/arajet-airlines/) - [Avelo](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/avelo/) - [British Airways](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/british-airways/) - [Cayman Airways](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/cayman-airways/) - [Finnair](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/finnair/) - [GlobalX](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/globalx/) - [GOL](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/gol/) - [Iberia](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/iberia/) - [Level (Iberia)](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/level-iberia/) [4 more airlines in Concourse E on the airline list](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/) ## Two terminals This airline's printed concourses fall in different terminals, so the right guide depends on your flight. Check your boarding pass, then open the terminal for its concourse letter. - [North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/north/): D - [Central Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/central/): E · F · G [All airlines](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/)[Connecting at MIA](https://miaairportguide.com/connections/)[Flight information](https://miaairportguide.com/flights/)