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Miami International Airport

MIA · KMIA · Miami, FL · 8 ft elevation · var 5W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMIA / MIA
Coordinates
25.7960, -80.2897
Elevation
8 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
MIAMI
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
MIAMI (ZMA)
Flight service (FSS)
MIAMI
NOTAM facility
MIA
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
8 NW

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:04 AM10:04Z
Sunrise06:30 AM10:30Z
Sunset08:15 PM00:15Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:41 PM00:41Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:41 PM → 06:04 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:15 PM → 05:30 AM

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Night operations

Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 123 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 08L: 4-light PAPI (left) · 26R: 4-light PAPI (left) · 08R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 26L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSF · 09: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 27: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 12: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 30: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALS.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

08LTPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 08L · 092°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
123

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08L at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 08L/26R

8,600 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1120k.

08L
Heading
092° mag · 87° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Instrument landing
LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.3 (ROY)
Traffic pattern
Left
26R
Heading
272° mag · 267° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Instrument landing
LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.3 (CNV)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 08R/26L

10,506 ft × 200 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1120k.

08R
Heading
092° mag · 87° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (MFA) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
26L
Heading
272° mag · 267° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSF
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.1 (VIN) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right

Runway 09/27

13,016 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1120k.

09
Heading
092° mag · 87° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.9 (BUL) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Rr, 23 ft, 750 ft from threshold, 580 ft R of centerline — 23:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
1,358 ft
27
Heading
272° mag · 267° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (MIA) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
261 ft

Runway 12/30

9,360 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1120k.

12
Heading
124° mag · 119° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.9 (GEM) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tower, 40 ft, 1,700 ft from threshold, 200 ft L of centerline — 37:1 slope to clear
30
Heading
304° mag · 299° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALS
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.7 (DCX) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 52 ft, 1,600 ft from threshold, 300 ft L of centerline — 26:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
945 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
APP120.5
ATIS119.15
CLD120.35CLNC DEL
DEP119.45
GND121.8
TWR118.3
UNIC123UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
DHP · DolphinVORTAC113.90r098° / 3.2 NM
VKZ · Virginia KeyVOR-DME117.10r294° / 7.8 NM
FLL · Fort LauderdaleVOR-DME114.40r204° / 18.3 NM
HST · HomesteadTACAN108.20r018° / 19 NM

Airport diagram

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Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Agricultural, Cargo, Charter

Ownership & management

Owner
DADE COUNTY AVIATON DEPT
PO BOX 025504, MIAMI, FL
305-876-7077
Manager
RALPH CUTIE
MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT, P.O. BOX 025504, MIAMI, FL
305-876-7038

Remarks FAA

  • CLSD NON ENG ACFT.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • PPR 3 HRS PRIOR TO ALL ARRIVALS ON THE GENERAL AVIATION CENTER (GAC) RAMP 305-876-7550 CTC RAMP CONTROL UPON ARRIVAL ON FREQUENCY 131.600. ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GREATER THAN 78 FT ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING THE GAC RAMP.
  • ALL MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ARRIVALS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF AIR AMBULANCE FLIGHTS, MUST SECURE DOORS UNTIL ARFF IS ON SCENE.
  • PPR FOR INBOUND MILITARY FLIGHTS 100 NM ON FREQ 130.5.
  • ALL DIVERSION CTC FREQ 130.5 UPON ARR.
  • AIRPORT MANAGER: 305-876-7038.
  • AIRPORT OPS 305-876-7550.
  • US CBP AND EAPIS AVBL.
  • RWY 12-30 CLSD 0300-1200Z++ WHEN RWY 08R-26L AND RWY 09-27 ARE IN USE.
  • RWY 08L-26R CLSD 0300-1200Z++ WHEN RWY 08R-26L AND RWY 09-27 ARE IN USE.
  • ALL TBJT ACFT ARE REQD TO USE DSNT NOISE ABATEMENT DEP PROFILE (NADP-2) FROM ALL RWYS.
  • ACFT WITH A WINGSPAN GTR THAN 171 FT ARE PROHIBITED FM TXG ON TWY P E OF TWY U, EXCEPT ADG VI ACFT COMPLYING WITH MIA ADG VI OPERATIONAL PLAN WHEN ADJ AIRSIDE SVC ROAD IS CLSD TO TRAFFIC.
  • TRML APN TXY SPOTS 2, 4, 13,15, 22 AND 24 MAX SPAN 125 FT OR LESS. TRML APN TXY SPOTS 26, 28 MAX SPAN 167 FT OR LESS
  • 24 HR PPR FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH WEATHER MODIFICATION OR GEOENGINEERING EQPT 305-876-7550.
  • ADRIAN DIAZ, AIRPORT SUPERVISOR 305-876-7674.
  • PCR VALUE: 711/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 851/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 851/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 780/F/A/X/T
  • RWY 08L/26R CLSD 0300-1200++ WHEN RWY 08R/26L & RWY 09/27 ARE IN USE.
  • RWY 12/30 CLSD 0300-1200++ WHEN RWY 08R/26L & RWY 09/27 ARE IN USE.
  • +20' RR 200' FM RY END; 450'L.
  • APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
  • APCH RATIO 48:1 TO DSPLCD THR.

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KMIA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KMIA

Miami International Airport (MIA · KMIA) is an airport in Miami, FL, at 8 ft MSL. It has 4 runways, the longest 13,016 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMIA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMIA have a control tower?

Yes. Miami International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KMIA?

Miami International Airport has 4 runways; the longest is 13,016 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMIA?

Miami International Airport is in Miami, FL, at an elevation of 8 ft MSL. Coordinates: 25.7960, -80.2897.

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