Wheelchair-accessible taxis and SuperShuttle accessible vans
Wheelchair-accessible taxis and SuperShuttle accessible vans at Miami International Airport. on demand Listed here: where to board, hours and the route.
More in our guide: Miami airport for travelers with reduced mobility.
- Where to board
- Ground level curbside outside baggage claim, on request
- Route
- On demand
- Hours
- Ground transportation is available 24 hours a day
- Details
- Ask for an accessible taxi when you reach the ground-level curb outside baggage claim. Allow extra time: the airport calls the vehicle from the holding lot just outside the terminal area.
- Drivers assist with baggage.
- The 30 percent surcharge for SUVs and vans does not apply to wheelchair accessible vehicles giving taxicab service to wheelchair users.
- Two on-demand accessible options are listed, accessible taxis and accessible SuperShuttle vans. Both wait at the same curb.
- Miami-Dade County publishes a list of wheelchair accessible taxicabs as a PDF, linked from the airport's accessibility page.
Sources: Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade County
Assistance inside the airport
Between the gate and the curb, Miami International Airport publishes:
- Wheelchair / mobility device charging stations: Concourses D, E, F, G, H and J; Pre-Security in the D and H International Arrivals. 10 stations
- Wheelchair service: All terminals, via airlines. request through the airline. The airport says wheelchair service typically has delays at peak periods. If the airline does not provide the help you asked for, ask to speak with its Complaint Resolution Officer (CRO). Every security checkpoint has a wheelchair-accessible point into the line. At Customs, fill in the airport's accessibility lane form at least 48 hours before arrival, then find a Miami-Dade Aviation Department employee, state your name and they direct you to the lane; the form does not guarantee expedited service or a queue jump. The paths from the garages are carpeted or slip-resistant tile on the Level 3 bridges; the street-level arrival and departure paths are concrete or asphalt, and manual wheelchair users may find them bumpy. For help filing an ADA complaint, or another way to file, call the airport's ADA Coordinator at 305-869-1859. The airport emails an acknowledgement within five business days and responds within 15 business days.
- Aira vision assistance. For passengers who are blind or have low vision: an Aira agent, through the Aira app, helps you find your way and read flight screens.
- TSA Cares helpline. For passengers who need help or have concerns about screening: call TSA Cares at (855) 787-2227. TSA asks you to contact TSA Cares at least 72 hours before your scheduled departure.
Similar services, compared
What Miami International Airport publishes for the 4 other services of this kind. A longer timetable or boarding description is on the service's own page.
| Service | Where to board | Fare | Hours | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxicab | Arrivals (ground) level, outside the baggage claim areas, designated taxi stands at the lower-level curb | $2.95 for the first 1/6 mile | Not stated | Not stated |
| Ride apps | First level (arrivals) at the middle median beyond the crosswalk, and second level (departures); the app shows the designated pickup zone and door number. | Not stated | Ground transportation is available 24 hours a day | Not stated |
| Rental Car Center | MIA Mover from 3rd level between Dolphin and Flamingo garages | Not stated | Open 24 hours a day; some operators close between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. | Not stated |
| Special Transportation Service (Miami-Dade paratransit) accessible transit pickup doors | Ground level:
| $3.50 per one-way trip, companions included at the same fare | Service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; trip reservations 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Pickup times are negotiated: the ADA allows up to one hour before or after the time you ask for |
Questions about Wheelchair-accessible taxis and SuperShuttle accessible vans
Where do you catch Wheelchair-accessible taxis and SuperShuttle accessible vans at MIA?
Ground level curbside outside baggage claim, on request.
What are the hours for Wheelchair-accessible taxis and SuperShuttle accessible vans at MIA?
Ground transportation is available 24 hours a day.