3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
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Airports / Florida / OPF
Medium airport · OPF
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.
Miami, Florida · 8 ft elevation. 13 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
363 ratings
13
Operators based
8
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Miami, FloridaELEV 8 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
363
Google reviews
ratings on Google
13
Based operators
charter operators on the field
5
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
8
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#18 / 79
Florida airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 363 Google ratings , ranked against 79 rated FL fields.
13 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 97% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
6 nm
To the nearest alternate
North Perry Airport (HWO), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Miami, Florida, Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF / OPF) operates as a mid-sized airport. 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, Accent Airways LLC, Aircharters Worldwide, and Catalina Aerospace Corp. are based here, 13 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are North Perry Airport (HWO, 6 nm), Miami International Airport (MIA, 7 nm), and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL, 12 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 8,002-foot paved runway, OPF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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5 FBOs serve KOPF. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Opa-Locka
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated at Miami's Opa-Locka Executive Airport and minutes from downtown, South Beach, and Bal Harbour, Atlantic OPF is your premier FBO choice in Miami. You'll enjoy all the state-of-the-art amenities in a beautiful, impressive, newer facility. Need customs or catering? We've got you covered.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 130.05
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Embassair FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 131.8
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Fontainebleau Aviation Opa-Locka FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeNestled within the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF), Fontainebleau Aviation Miami epitomizes the pinnacle of aviation excellence. As the largest general airport in Miami-Dade, our 24-hour facility is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Miami and the vibrant Miami Design District.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 131.775
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Jet Aviation Miami Opa Locka
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSee you in Miami, new FBO and hangar facility opening 2025. Combining laidback oceanside style with fast-paced business district; Art Deco elegance with Latin flavor; and high fashion with top sport, Miami truly is the ‘magic city’. Just 35 minutes from downtown, Miami, Opa Locka Executive Airport offers effortless access to this American icon.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 06:00-00:00
- Unicom 122.875
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- +1 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Opa-Locka
Your FBO? Claim it, free13 miles north of Downtown Miami, Signature Opa-Locka is your perfect gateway destination to sandy beaches, exceptional nightlife and only a short trip away from Miami’s city center. Did you know the city of Opa-Locka was the vision of an aviation pioneer named Glen Curtiss? The meaning of city means a big island covered with trees and swamps.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 129.85
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Opa locka executive airport is a great way to come into Miami depending on which terminal you use.”
Nick Betancourt5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“They have amazing art everywhere, friendly and accommodating attendants, and relaxed vibe.”
Nick Betancourt5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KOPF
IATA
OPF
FAA / Local
OPF
Elevation
8 ft
Coordinates
25.9070° N · 80.2784° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 8 ft, OPF sits lower than 81% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 8,002 ft
- 09L/27R8,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/306,800 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09R/27L4,309 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,002 ft
OPF's 8,002 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 operators13
- GO 2 JETS LLC (Operated by EAS Charter)Hollywood, FL · Part 1358 aircraft · KOPF
- Fly The WhaleEast Haven, CT · Part 1355.0(5)7 aircraft · KOPF
- Noble Air CharterOpa Locka, FL · Part 1354.4(27)6 aircraft · KOPF
- Accent Airways LLCOpa Locka, FL · Part 1355.0(4)3 aircraft · KOPF
- Zulu Air CharterMiami, FL · Part 1355.0(14)2 aircraft · KOPF
- Aircharters WorldwideOpa Locka, FL · Part 1352 aircraft · KOPF
- Catalina Aerospace Corp.Miami, FL · Part 1352 aircraft · KOPF
- Skyblue Jet Management, LLCOPA LOCKA, FL · Part 1354.5(139)KOPF
- EAS CharterMiami, FL · Part 1354.8(8)KOPF
- Reliance JetsOpa-Locka, FL · Part 1354.2(5)KOPF
- CraftOpa Locka, FL · Part 1355.0(2)KOPF
- Fly Business AviationMiami, FL · Part 135KOPF
- Liberty Charter Services, LLC (Operated by Aircharters Worldwide)Dover, DE · Part 135KOPF
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 6nmHWONorth Perry AirportHollywood
- 7nmMIAMiami International AirportMiami
- 12nmFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International AirportFort Lauderdale
- 18nmTMBMiami Executive AirportMiami
- 18nmFXEFort Lauderdale Executive AirportFort Lauderdale
- 26nmHSTHomestead Air Reserve BaseHomestead
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKOPF · Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport · Miami, FL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OPF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 696 nm | 2h 1m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 796 nm | 2h 15m |
| Houston (HOU) | 827 nm | 2h 19m |
| New York (TEB) | 949 nm | 2h 36m |
| Austin (AUS) | 955 nm | 2h 37m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 960 nm | 2h 38m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,036 nm | 2h 49m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,088 nm | 2h 56m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OPF?
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport's longest paved runway is 8,002 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 OPF?
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 8,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at OPF?
- Yes. 13 charter operators list Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport as a home base, including Accent Airways LLC, Aircharters Worldwide, Catalina Aerospace Corp.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport?
- 5 FBOs serve OPF: Atlantic Aviation Opa-Locka, Embassair FBO, Fontainebleau Aviation Opa-Locka FBO, Jet Aviation Miami Opa Locka and Signature Flight Support Opa-Locka. 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 OPF?
- The closest alternate is North Perry Airport (HWO), about 6 nm away, followed by Miami International Airport (MIA) at 7 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OPF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 2h 1m (696 nm), Washington DC about 2h 15m (796 nm), Houston about 2h 19m (827 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.