Airports / Florida / MIA
Miami International Airport
KMIA / MIAMiami, FloridaELEV 8 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
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.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MIA for departures. 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).
Planning a trip? The Miami, FL destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. In directories and search listings it also appears under MFW and South Florida. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Miami.
What fliers highlight
Easy in & out
4/5 reviews“On-Site Hotel: It includes an interconnected hotel, making it highly convenient for travelers with overnight layovers or early morning departures.”
André Björnstad5★ on Google
Terminal & facilities
4/5 reviews“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
Staff & service
2/5 reviews“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
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Miami International Airport — every quote is verbatim from a real review.
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 79% of the 82 Florida fields on the register.
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
Google Places photography of Miami International Airport — tap any frame to view full-screen, then cycle with the arrows or your keyboard.