The deal underscores how lucrative the IOS sector has become — open yards near major hubs like airports or freight corridors are increasingly seen as valuable real-estate assets.
Metrobloks plans to develop a 15.2 MW state-of-the-art data center facility at the site, which is strategically located at the intersection of NW 6th Street and 137th Avenue. The new AI-ready, multi-tenant facility is designed to meet high-density computing demands and is scheduled to commence operations by the end of 2026.
Once serving as the headquarters for US Southern Command and subsequently, the Miami Herald, the two-story,158,268-square-foot flex office building is situated on nine acres located at 3511 NW 91 Ave.
According to a pre-application filed with Miami-Dade County, Link Logistics wants to develop the 6.35-acre site at 7320 NW 61st Street. The plans include a building with 36-foot clearance and 24 truck doors plus 128 parking spaces. Seven tenant suites would range from 15,546 to 32,677 square feet.
The property’s advantageous location allows for easy access to Miami International Airport (MIA) and the nearby MIA Cargo HUB, one of the largest cargo airports in the U.S.A., which aligns perfectly with GSO Aviation’s logistical and operational needs.