Why Airport West

Airport West is Miami’s most premium industrial submarket, located directly adjacent to Miami International Airport (MIA) — the nation’s #1 airport for international freight. This area has become a magnet for aviation suppliers, pharmaceutical distributors, perishables, and e-commerce logistics providers.

With a dense cluster of Class-A distribution centers, cold storage facilities, and corporate tenants, Airport West commands the highest industrial rents in Miami-Dade.

Market snapshot

• Vacancy: Overall Miami industrial vacancy ~6.3%; Airport West is tighter, with lower-than-average availability due to constant tenant demand for airport-proximate space.

• Rents: Miami industrial averages ~$16.7/SF NNN, but Airport West achieves $18–22+/SF for Class-A warehouses, among the highest in South Florida.

• Pipeline: Limited new development opportunities because of land scarcity. Most product is redevelopment or modernization of older stock.

• Demand Drivers: MIA cargo operations (perishables, aviation, pharma), global logistics, last-mile e-commerce.

• Typical product & users

  • Bulk distribution (50k–200k SF): global logistics, 3PLs.

  • Cold storage: perishables, produce, pharmaceuticals.

  • Flex/office-warehouse: aviation suppliers, service providers.

  • Small-bay near MIA: last-mile couriers and freight forwarders.

  Explore sizes:

  • 1k–5k SF

  • 5k–10k SF

  • 10k–20k SF

  • 20k–50k SF

  Location advantages

  (why tenants choose Airport West)

  • Direct adjacency to MIA cargo gates = fastest possible import/export turnaround.

  • Premium tenant base: multinational corporations, pharma, aviation, perishables.

  • Limited land supply keeps rents and occupancy resilient even in downturns.

  • Global trade hub: MIA handles ~3M tons of international freight annually.

  For tenants: how we help

  • Access to Miami’s most connected logistics zone.

  • Options from flex suites to 200k SF distribution centers.

  • Aviation, pharma, and e-commerce-ready facilities.

  • High clear heights, dock packages, and cold storage availability.

For owners & investors: why Airport West works

• Top-tier liquidity: Global capital consistently targets Airport West assets.

• Premium rent growth: Airport adjacency = pricing power.

• Cold storage & pharma demand: long-term structural drivers.

• Scarcity value: Limited supply ensures long-term appreciation.

Key Clusters in Airport West

• NW 25th St corridor: Class-A logistics hubs.

• Perimeter of MIA cargo facilities: cold storage, freight forwarders.

• Palmetto (SR-826) & Dolphin (SR-836) interchange: direct link to port and expressways.

• Airport West Medley Doral

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FAQs

Q1: What are average warehouse rents in Airport West?

A: Premium Class-A product often leases at $18–22+/SF NNN, the highest in Miami-Dade.

Q2: How much vacancy is in Airport West right now?

A: Availability remains below the county average (~6.3%) because of constant demand from aviation, pharma, and perishables users.

Q3: Who are the typical tenants?

A: Aviation suppliers, pharmaceutical distributors, perishables importers, e-commerce companies, freight forwarders.

Q4: Why choose Airport West over Doral or Medley?

A: Closer to MIA cargo gates, premium facilities, and strongest rent resilience due to land scarcity.