--- title: "Miami News Connection · South Terminal · Gate J-7" description: "Miami News Connection at Miami International Airport. South Terminal, Concourse J · 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-7. After security." url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/miami-news-connection-south-terminal-gate-j-7/" updated: "2026-10-21" airport: "MIA" type: "place" --- > Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt # Miami News Connection Miami News Connection at Miami International Airport. South Terminal, Concourse J · 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-7. After security. Updated October 21, 2026 ## Location & access Miami News Connection shares gate J7 with Starbucks. - Hand Sanitizer, Gloves, Masks - Jewelry & Watches - Local Styles - News & Gifts - Shop - Specialty - Tech - Women's Apparel - **Terminal:** South Terminal - **Where in the terminal:** Concourse J · 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-7 Concessions move, so check the gate signs. - **Security side:** After security - **What it is:** - Fashion, jewelry & beauty - Shops, news & gifts - Services & essentials Source: Miami International Airport official restaurants & shops directory ## Next closest places to gate J7 Other places in Concourse J after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate J7, where Miami News Connection is. - [Duty Free Liquor Store](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/duty-free-liquor-store/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-6 Duty free Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Earl of Sandwich](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/earl-of-sandwich/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-8 Restaurants & bars Every day, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Duty Free Americas Liquors & Wines](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/duty-free-americas-liquors-wines/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-5 Duty free Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [News Express](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/news-express/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-3 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. - [Carlo's Bake Shop Express](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/carlos-bake-shop-express-south-terminal-departures-after-security-j-11-2nd-level-departures/): J-11 - 2nd Level Departures Shops, news & gifts Every day, midnight to 11:59 p.m. - [Pharmabox](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/pharmabox-south-terminal/): J-9 - 2nd Level Departures Services & essentials Every day, midnight to 11:59 p.m. - [Burger King](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/burger-king-south-terminal/): H-J Connector Food Court Restaurants & bars Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. [Miami News Connection has 2 spots at MIA: see all](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/brands/miami-news-connection/) ## Lounges and services nearest gate J7 What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse J, nearest gate J7 first. - [Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/avianca-tap-lounge-j/): South Terminal, Concourse J, across from Gate J6, after security and passport control · 24 hours daily. - [The VIP Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/latam-vip-lounge-j/): After Security Checkpoint, South Terminal J, near Gate J6. Operated by LATAM. · Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 1 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. - [Water refill stations](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/water-refill/): After security, Concourse J: Gate J-7 and Gate J-9 ## Getting to Miami News Connection Miami News Connection is after security, at gate J7. You reach it through Checkpoint 8, Checkpoint 9 and Checkpoint 10, the checkpoints the airport lists for gate J7. | Checkpoint | Published hours | | --- | --- | | Checkpoint 8 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. | | Checkpoint 9 | Open 24 Hours | | Checkpoint 10 | 4:15 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. | [Food and shops in Concourse J by gate](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/concourse-j/) ## When Miami News Connection is closed - **Before 4:30 a.m. and after 11 p.m.**: [Carlo's Bake Shop Express](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/carlos-bake-shop-express-south-terminal-departures-after-security-j-11-2nd-level-departures/) (open 24 hours) and [Pharmabox](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/pharmabox-south-terminal/) (open 24 hours), in Concourse J, after security. ## Nearest other fashion, jewelry & beauty - [Bead Factory](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/bead-factory-south-terminal/): gate H4 · After security · Every day, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. - [Brookstone](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/brookstone/): Concourse H · 2nd Level Departures After security Every day, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Coach](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/coach/): Concourse H · 2nd Level Departures After security Every day, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. ## Questions about Miami News Connection ### Where are the Miami News Connection locations at Miami International Airport? The airport lists two: one in Concourse J and one in Concourse H. This one opens earliest of them, at 4:30 a.m. [Every Miami News Connection at MIA](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/brands/miami-news-connection/) ### Can you get to Miami News Connection before going through security? No. It is after security, past Checkpoint 8, Checkpoint 9 and Checkpoint 10, so only travelers who have been screened can reach it. ## Before you make a detour Check your gate and security area. A place elsewhere in the airport may not be reachable from your departure area. [South Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/south/) ## Opening hours Published schedule, local time - Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. [All places in South Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=South%20Terminal)[4 lounges in South Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/#lounges-south)[Checkpoints in South Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-south)