b'66 MIA SECURITYMiami Intl Redefines Intl Arrivals Processwith Largest Deployment of AutomatedPassport Screening in U.S. BY RONNIE WENDTAs a major gateway to the UnitedU.S. To keep pace, MIA continually adaptsto increase capacity, reduce traveler friction States for overseas flights, Miamiits arrivals operations to balance capacity,and enhance border security.International Airport (MIA) mustsecurity and the passenger experience. EPP [Enhanced Passenger Processing] walk a fine line between keeping travelersIn November 2025, the airport took asupports MIAs goal of being a global moving and safeguarding the nationsmajor step to modernize by launching theleader in smart borders. This challenge is intensified byU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)airport operations, sustained growth in international travel,Enhanced Passenger Processing programsays Airport Director concentrated peak arrival periods andfor eligible arriving U.S. citizenstheand Chief Executive MIAs role as the primary U.S. gateway tolargest single deployment of automatedOfficer Ralph Latin America and the Caribbean. passport screening in the country. Cuti. Biometric In 2024, the airport served 55.9 millionThe move reflects a broader strategy atprocessing, leveraging passengers7% more than in 2023 MIA in leveraging automation and biometricsreal-time data andRALPH CUTIranking it as the 10th busiest airport in theautomation allow the March | April 2026AirportImprovement.com'