US EditionMiami Airport Evacuated After Suspicious Item Found in Terminal
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad cleared the airport after a 20-minute evacuation of TSA checkpoints and curbside areas triggered by unattended luggage.
- On Sunday, January 25, 2026, Miami International Airport briefly evacuated parts of its South Terminal after an unattended bag was reported; deputies responded shortly after 5 p.m. near Door 21 and the Miami‑Dade Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad was called.
- As a precaution, authorities evacuated the immediate area after the bag was reported, while eyewitnesses described a loud 'pop' sparking panic and social media posts showed large crowds outside terminals.
- The airport posted on X at about 7:05 p.m. that TSA checkpoints for Concourses G, H and J and the curbside roadway were closed, and posted an all-clear roughly 20 minutes later.
- MDSO confirmed all areas reopened Sunday evening and officials reported no injuries, though the evacuation added to over 150 delays and nearly 250 cancellations at MIA.
- Amid a massive winter storm affecting about two-thirds of the U.S., Miami International Airport faced 300 cancellations and 300 delays through 8 p.m. Sunday.
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Suspicious luggage forces Miami airport evacuation; checkpoints later reopen
Thousands of travellers evacuated Miami International Airport after a suspicious unattended bag was found. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office later gave the all clear, with TSA checkpoints for concourses G, H and J, along with surrounding areas, reopening after the security sweep was completed.
"Suspicious Item" Prompts Evacuation At Major American Airport * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
A “suspicious item” prompted an evacuation at Miami International Airport, causing a chaotic situation for travelers amid a winter storm in parts of the country. Authorities evacuated everyone in the immediate area as a precaution. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said its Bomb Squad was called to the scene. Footage below: BREAKING: Miami airport fully evacuated. Reason unknown pic.twitter.com/d6Ddmt4huD — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 25, …
Operations resume at Miami International Airport after "suspicious item" left at terminal prompts evacuations, authorities say
Shortly after 5 p.m., the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office responded to MIA regarding a report of unattended luggage at Door 21 of the South Terminal on the Departures level of the airport.
‘Crazy Situation’ at Miami Airport as Travelers Forced Outside in Massive Evacuation
Travelers reported being evacuated from Miami International Airport on Sunday, January 25, after a suspicious item was found at departures, news reports said. Eugene Katchalov shared this footage of what he described as a “crazy situation” evolving at the airport. Fellow travelers are seen spewing onto the road outside door 33, with their luggage in tow. According to reports citing Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, part of the airport was evacuated o…
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