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Airports / Florida / MIA
Large airport · MIA
Miami International Airport.
Miami, Florida · 8 ft elevation. 7 charter operators based here.
3.9/5
Google rating
65,816 ratings
7
Operators based
8
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Miami, FloridaELEV 8 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
65,816
Google reviews
ratings on Google
7
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
8
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
7 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 93% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Miami International Airport (KMIA / MIA) is a large commercial airport serving Miami, Florida. The airport sits 8 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, 21 Air LLC, Avianca Cargo, and Miami Executive Helicopters are based here, 7 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, 7 nm), Miami Executive Airport (TMB, 12 nm), and North Perry Airport (HWO, 13 nm). With 4 runways, the longest 13,016-foot paved runway, MIA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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1 FBO serves KMIA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Miami Int'l
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 128.9
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +19 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Extensive Amenities: The airport features a wide array of dining, duty-free shopping, and lounges spread across its North, Central, and South terminals.”
André Björnstad5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The overpass views show the operational side too (catering trucks, ground traffic, the whole machine running), which is honestly kind of satisfying if you like seeing how things actually work.”
Daveed Tuck4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KMIA
IATA
MIA
FAA / Local
MIA
Elevation
8 ft
Coordinates
25.7932° N · 80.2906° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 8 ft, MIA sits lower than 81% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 13,016 ft
- 09/2713,016 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08R/26L10,506 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/309,360 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08L/26R8,600 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,016 ft
MIA's 13,016 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators7
- Miami Seaplane ToursMiami · Part 1354.7(192)2 aircraft · KMIA
- Treasure Air Charters, LLCMiami · Part 1355.0(4)2 aircraft · KMIA
- 21 Air LLCMiami · Part 1352 aircraft · KMIA
- Avianca CargoMiami · Part 1353.4(187)KMIA
- Miami Executive HelicoptersMiami · Part 1355.0(141)KMIA
- South Florida Helicopters Charter & ToursMiami · Part 1355.0(42)KMIA
- Strat AirMiami · Part 135KMIA
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmOPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive AirportMiami
- 12nmTMBMiami Executive AirportMiami
- 13nmHWONorth Perry AirportHollywood
- 18nmFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International AirportFort Lauderdale
- 19nmHSTHomestead Air Reserve BaseHomestead
- 23nmKX51Miami Homestead General Aviation AirportHomestead
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKMIA · Miami International Airport · Miami, FL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MIA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 702 nm | 2h 2m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 802 nm | 2h 16m |
| Houston (HOU) | 829 nm | 2h 20m |
| New York (TEB) | 956 nm | 2h 37m |
| Austin (AUS) | 957 nm | 2h 38m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 963 nm | 2h 38m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,042 nm | 2h 49m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,095 nm | 2h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MIA?
- Miami International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,016 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MIA?
- Miami International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 13,016 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MIA?
- Yes. 7 charter operators list Miami International Airport as a home base, including 21 Air LLC, Avianca Cargo, Miami Executive Helicopters. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Miami International Airport?
- One FBO serves MIA: Signature Flight Support Miami Int'l. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to MIA?
- The closest alternate is Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), about 7 nm away, followed by Miami Executive Airport (TMB) at 12 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MIA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 2h 2m (702 nm), Washington DC about 2h 16m (802 nm), Houston about 2h 20m (829 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.