Miami International
MIA · KMIA · Miami, FL · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 06:03 PM
| Event | Local (EST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:06 AM | 11:06Z |
| Sunrise | 06:30 AM | 11:30Z |
| Sunset | 05:39 PM | 22:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 06:03 PM | 23:03Z |
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Runways
RWY 12LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 125° mag · 120° true
- Dimensions
- 9,360 × 150 ft
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°) + MALSR
- ILS
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.9 (GEM) · GS 3.00°
- CTAF
- 123.0
More details — RWY 12
- Threshold elev
- 9 ft
- Markings
- precision
- Approach obstacle
- Tower, 40 ft, 1,700 ft from threshold, 200 ft L of centerline — 37:1 slope to clear
- Threshold crossing height
- 72 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 9 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 9,355 / 9,355 / 8,579 / 8,579 ft
- LAHSO
- 8,100 ft (hold short of 09/27)
- End lights
- centerline
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 13,016 ft | |
| 08R/26L | 10,506 ft | |
| 12/30 | 9,360 ft | |
| 08L/26R | 8,600 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Miami”Taxi & takeoff
“Miami”Departure & arrival
“Miami”Departure
“Miami”Arrival
“Miami”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (21 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 120.35 | RAMP CTL |
| 120.5 | CLASS B (090-269) · DVALL STAR · FOWEE STAR · FROGZ STAR · PALMZ STAR · SNDBR STAR · VIICE STAR |
| 124.6 | TARPN STAR (12000 FT) |
| 124.85 | BNFSH STAR · CSTAL STAR · FOWEE STAR |
| 125.25 | RTIS (120-300 WITHIN 25 NM) |
| 125.5 | GLADZ DP (DEPARTING WEST) · GWAVA DP · KLADA DP · MAYNR DP · MIAMI DP (GWAVA, KETLL, MAYNR TRANSITIONS) · NNOCE DP |
| 125.75 | CLASS B (270-089) |
| 126.05 | LUUCE STAR (9000 FT) · TARPN STAR (9000 FT) |
| 126.85 | ALTNN DP · BNGOS DP · DORRL DP · FLMGO DP · FOLZZ DP · GLADZ DP (DEPARTING EAST) · HURCN DP · HUSIL DP · LIFRR DP · MIAMI DP (ALTNN,BEECH,BNGOS,DORRL,FLMGO,HURCN,FOLZZ,ZFP) |
| 133.775 | LUUCE STAR (7000 FT) · TARPN STAR (7000 FT) |
| 251.1 | LUUCE STAR (9000 FT) · TARPN STAR (9000 FT) |
| 256.9 | LCL/P IC |
| 263.025 | APCH/S (270-089) · BNFSH STAR · CSTAL STAR |
| 290.325 | ALTNN DP · BNGOS DP · DEP/P (270-089) · DORRL DP · FLMGO DP · FOLZZ DP · GLADZ DP (DEPARTING EAST) · HURCN DP · HUSIL DP · LIFRR DP · MIAMI DP (ALTNN,BEECH,BNGOS,DORRL,FLMGO,HURCN,FOLZZ,ZFP) |
| 317.4 | TARPN STAR (12000 FT) |
| 322.3 | APCH/P IC (270-089) · CLASS B (270-089) |
| 348.6 | GND/P IC |
| 350.225 | DVALL STAR · FOWEE STAR · FROGZ STAR · PALMZ STAR · SNDBR STAR · VIICE STAR |
| 354.1 | DEP/P (090-269) · GLADZ DP (DEPARTING WEST) · GWAVA DP · KLADA DP · MAYNR DP · MIAMI DP (GWAVA, KETLL, MAYNR TRANSITIONS) · NNOCE DP |
| 371.9 | LUUCE STAR (7000 FT) · TARPN STAR (7000 FT) |
| 379.9 | APCH/P DEP/P (090-269) · CLASS B (090-269) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 08L · RWY 26R · RWY 08R · RWY 26L · RWY 27 · RWY 09 · RWY 12 · RWY 30
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 08L | LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.3 (ROY) |
| RWY 26R | LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.3 (CNV) |
| RWY 08R | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (MFA) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 26L | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.1 (VIN) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 27 | ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (MIA) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 09 | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.9 (BUL) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 12 | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.9 (GEM) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 30 | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.7 (DCX) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
DHP 113.90 · VKZ 117.10 · FLL 114.40 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHP · Dolphin | VORTAC | 113.90 · 86X | High | r099° / 3.2 NM |
| VKZ · Virginia Key | VOR/DME | 117.10 · 118X | High | r294° / 7.8 NM |
| FLL · Fort Lauderdale | VOR/DME | 114.40 · 91X | High | r208° / 18 NM |
| HST · Homestead | TACAN | 108.20 · 19X | — | r021° / 19 NM |
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Charts & procedures
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Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KMIA / MIA
- Coordinates
- 25.7954, -80.2901
- Elevation
- 9 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 24 hours
- Airspace
- Class B
- Weather station
- ASOS · 119.15 · ☎ 645-231-5974
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MIAMI · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- MIA
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I E
- Customs / AOE
- Yes
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1940/04
- Distance from city
- 8 NW
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 123.0 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 09: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 27: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 08R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 26L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSF · 12: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 30: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALS · 08L: 4-light PAPI (left) · 26R: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- 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 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 21 notes
General
- 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.
Runways
- 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.
Obstructions
- +20' RR 200' FM RY END; 450'L.
- APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
- APCH RATIO 48:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
Contact
- ADRIAN DIAZ, AIRPORT SUPERVISOR 305-876-7674.
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Destination
In the terminal
Airside, past security. Not reachable from the GA ramp without clearing screening, so treat it as terminal food rather than a fly in stop.
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About KMIA
Miami International (MIA · KMIA) is an airport in Miami, FL, at 9 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 has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KMIA?
Miami International has 4 runways; the longest is 13,016 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KMIA?
Miami International is in Miami, FL, at an elevation of 9 ft MSL. Coordinates: 25.7954, -80.2901.
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