Concourses J (Gates J2-J18)

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Concourse J has one bus station and 15 gates: J2-J5, J7-J12, J14-J18 servicing Aerolinas Argentinas, Air Berlin, Air Canada, Avianca, Caribbean Airlines, IBC Airways, LAN Airlines, LAN Argentina, LAN Ecuador, LAN Peru, Lufthansa, Swiss International Airlines, TACA Airlines, TACA Peru, TAM Airlines, TAP Portugal, US Airways.

Concourse J is the newest concourse, having entered service on August 29, 2007. Part of the airport's South Terminal project, the concourse was designed by Carlos Zapata and M.G.E., one of the largest Hispanic-owned architecture firms in Florida. The concourse features 15 international-capable gates as well as the airport's only gate capable of handling the Airbus A380. The concourse added a third international arrivals hall to the airport, supplementing the existing ones at Concourses B (now closed) and E while significantly relieving overcrowding at these two facilities.

In the initial stages of its development, the South Terminal (Concourses H and J) was planned to serve United Airlines and its partners in the Star Alliance. Concourse H would serve United's partner airlines, while Concourse J would be the new home of United's Latin American hub. When United dismantled its MIA hub in 2004, Concourse H became intended to serve Delta Air Lines and its partners in the SkyTeam alliance, while Concourse J would serve United's remaining operations as well as their partner carriers. Once the North Terminal is completed, oneworld member airlines will be housed in Concourse D (North Terminal), with SkyTeam and Star Alliance members in Concourses H and J (South Terminal).

Within the South Terminal is a large mural by Brazilian artist, Carybé, which was salvaged and relocated from JFK Airport in New York City when the section was slated for demolition. Tatti Art Conservation handled the restoration and removal process.

www.tattiartconservation.com/projects/2016/10/12/caryb


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