Military Hospitality Lounge
Military Hospitality Lounge at Miami International Airport. Central Terminal, Concourse E.
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- Terminal
- Central Terminal, Concourse E
- Where exactly
- Concourse E, 2nd level; look for signs directing you to the Military Hospitality Lounge. Temporary access through Concourse D (in the North Terminal), level 2.
- Security side
- Before security
- Published hours
- Thursday to Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Who gets in
| Way in | Who qualifies | Price or limit |
|---|---|---|
| Military or government-issued ID with proof of same-day travel through MIA | Active duty, retired, Reserve and National Guard U.S. military and their authorized dependents; honorably discharged U.S. veterans and their families; military of friendly nations | Free; run by volunteers on donations |
What people say
People are talking about:
- Friendly welcoming volunteers
- Comfortable recliners for resting
- Free snacks and drinks
- Quiet relaxing space during long waits
- Run by volunteers on donations, not a USO
- Luggage storage at the entrance
- Unwelcoming reception at the desk
- Hard to find with little signage
- Not open every day
Other lounges in Concourse E
- Executive Conference CenterNot a passenger loungeCentral Terminal E, Hotel - Level 7 (7th level of MIA Hotel). A bookable meeting facility, not a passenger lounge.Daily, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Admirals Club ETemporarily closedCentral Terminal E, past security checkpoint, 5th floorDaily, 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Turkish Airlines LoungeCentral Terminal E, Level 2, after security checkpointpast the escalator on the left hand side. Not the Turkish Airlines Lounge in South Terminal H.Daily, 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- British Airways LoungeCentral Terminal E Satellite, Level 4, after security checkpoint, near Gate E20. British Airways says the lounge has a fully staffed barDaily, 1 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Places to eat near Military Hospitality Lounge
The airport's directory lists 7 places to eat or drink in Concourse E, before security.
- Air Margaritaville2nd Level Departures Pre-Security · Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Burger King2nd Level Departures Pre-Security · Every day, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Café La Carreta1st Level Arrivals Pre-Security · Every day, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Café Versailles2nd Level Departures · Every day, 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Chef Creole2nd Level Departures Pre-SecurityMonday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Subway (Open 24 Hours)2nd Level Departures Pre-SecurityEvery day, midnight to 11:59 p.m.
- Viena7th Floor of the Miami International Airport Hotel Pre-SecurityEvery day, noon to 10 p.m.
Airlines in Concourse E
The airport lists 17 airlines at Concourse E.
Questions about Military Hospitality Lounge
How do you get into Military Hospitality Lounge?
One way: Military or government-issued ID with proof of same-day travel through MIA. Who qualifies for each is in the table above.
What are the hours for 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.
Is Military Hospitality Lounge before or after security?
Before security, in Central Terminal, Concourse E.
Sources: Miami International Airport, Military Hospitality Lounge operator
Good to know
- The lounge lists snacks, TV, computers and Wi-Fi among its amenities.
Source: Miami International Airport