Is Skytrain back on track at the Miami airport? What to know about status

The Miami airport Skytrain went out of service for six months between September 2023 and March 2024. Inspectors spotted “extensive structural cracking” in the columns that support the system.

After repairs, the elevated people mover started running again about a year and a half ago. But one station has remained closed.

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Here’s what to know about Skytrain and when the entire transit system will be open:

What is the status of Skytrain at Miami International Airport?

Route: The mile-long track runs above Concourse D, sevring 60 gates at Miami International Airport. The concourse is used by American Airlines, the airport’s leading carrier.

Stops: The free rail cars are moving between Stations 2, 3 and 4, a span that runs from gates D24 to D46.

Closed station: Station 1 remains closed for repairs. Ground shuttles run between Stations 1 and 2, about a quarter-mile distance. Skytrain’s Station 1 sits above Gate D17, home to American’s Admirals Club lounge.

When will Skytrian’s Station 1 reopen?

Reoping date: Station 1 will open and Skytrain will be fully operational by mid-September 2025, according to Greg Chin, communications director for Miami-Dade’s Aviation Department.

What is the Skytrain?

Concourse transit: Skytrain is an elevated train that spares MIA passengers long treks through Concourse D. The $130 million rail service, with four stations, opened in 2010 to serve the mile-long concourse. The system is designed to move 9,000 passengers an hour.