---
title: "The Fan Stand at MIA: where, hours · MIA Airport Guide"
description: "The Fan Stand at Miami International Airport. Central Terminal, Concourse E · 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-8. After security. Shops, news & gifts."
url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-fan-stand/"
updated: "2026-10-21"
airport: "MIA"
type: "place"
---

> Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt

# The Fan Stand

The Fan Stand at Miami International Airport. Central Terminal, Concourse E · 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-8. After security. Shops, news & gifts.

Updated October 21, 2026

## Location & access

No other place on the airport's list is at gate E8; the nearest are at gate E7 and gate E9.

- Shop
- Specialty

- **Terminal:** Central Terminal
- **Where in the terminal:** Concourse E · 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-8
Concessions move, so check the gate signs.
- **Security side:** After security
- **What it is:**
  - Shops, news & gifts

Source: Miami International Airport official restaurants & shops directory

## Closest places to gate E8

Other places in Concourse E after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate E8, where The Fan Stand is.

- [Samuel Adams](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/samuel-adams/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-7 Restaurants & bars Every day, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [The Great American Bagel](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-great-american-bagel/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-9 · Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Sergio's Cuban](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/sergios-cuban/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-5 Restaurants & bars Every day, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- [Jackson Soul Food](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/jackson-soul-food/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-2 (post security) Restaurants & bars Every day, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- [Chick-Fil-A](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/chick-fil-a/): Across Gate E-2 (post-security) Restaurants & bars Every day, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- [La Colombe & The Great Bagel](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/la-colombe-the-great-bagel/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-23 Restaurants & bars Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Time Zone & Shades](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/time-zone-shades/): Terminal E-Satellite by Gate E-30 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- [Air Essentials](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/air-essentials-central-terminal/): 2nd Level Departures Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

## Lounges and services nearest gate E8

What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse E, nearest gate E8 first.

- [British Airways Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/british-airways-lounge-e/): Central Terminal E Satellite, Level 4, after security checkpoint, near Gate E20. British Airways says the lounge has a fully staffed bar · Daily, 1 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- [Plane Fun children's area](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/family-kids/): Concourse E, near Gate E5

## Getting to The Fan Stand

The Fan Stand is after security, at gate E8. You reach it through Checkpoint 4 and Checkpoint 5, the checkpoints the airport lists for gate E8.

| Checkpoint | Published hours |
| --- | --- |
| Checkpoint 4 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. |
| Checkpoint 5 | 4 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. |

[Food and shops in Concourse E by gate](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/concourse-e/)

## Nearest other shops, news & gifts

- [InTune Electronics](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/intune-electronics/): 2nd Level Departures After security Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Istore](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/istore/): E-9 - 2nd Level Departures After security Every day, midnight to 11:59 p.m.
- [Florida Lottery](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/florida-lottery/): Concourse F · Inside Mercado Miami - 2nd Level Departures After security

## Questions about The Fan Stand

### Is there another The Fan Stand at Miami International Airport?

No. The airport's directory lists one The Fan Stand, in Concourse E. The nearest other place of the same kind is InTune Electronics (2nd Level Departures).

### Can you get to The Fan Stand before going through security?

No. It is after security, past Checkpoint 4 and Checkpoint 5, 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.

[Central Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/central/)

## Opening hours

Published schedule, local time

- Every day, midnight to 11:59 p.m.

[All places in Central Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=Central%20Terminal)[3 lounges in Central Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/#lounges-central)[Checkpoints in Central Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-central)