Restored Pan Am headquarters set to open as PS MIA in spring 2026

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On July 10, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and PS, the first-of-its-kind private terminal for commercial travelers in the U.S., hosted a groundbreaking and rendering reveal ceremony for PS MIA, which is scheduled to open its doors at Miami International Airport in spring 2026.

PS MIA will restore and redesign the historic former Pan American Airways (Pan Am) headquarters at 4900 N.W. 36^th Street into a private terminal that will include five private suites, two salons with dining options, a central outdoor courtyard, and a day spa with beauty treatments and massages. The Pan Am building has been a Miami-Dade County-designated Historic Site since 2014. PS MIA is dedicated to preserving the building’s iconic mid-century brutalist architecture and will seamlessly integrate finishes and furniture that reference important aspects of the period.

With the groundbreaking of PS MIA, we’re ushering in a new era of luxury travel at Miami International Airport—right here in the heart of Miami-Dade County. This first-of-its-kind private terminal in Florida not only enhances the world-class experience our airport offers but also breathes new life into a historic landmark that shaped aviation history. I’m proud to welcome PS to our community and applaud their commitment to honoring our past while designing for the future.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

The building’s iconic features, such as the Pan Am logos, gold paneling, and original reflecting pools, will be restored, while the design takes inspiration from Miami’s lively culture and Palm Beach glamour, incorporating terrazzo, marble, smoked glass, and luxurious patterns reminiscent of Lilly Pulitzer and Marimekko. PS MIA is a collaboration between RJ Heisenbottle Architects, experts in historical restoration, and renowned interior designer Cliff Fong, who led design at PS LAX. 

Miami International Airport, America’s busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of $9 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of $118 billion and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.

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