Miami International Airport (KMIA)
Large airport · Miami, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Miami International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMIA |
| IATA | MIA |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°47'46" W 80°17'23" 25.79601, -80.28975 |
| Location | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 8,600 ft (2621 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 10,506 ft (3202 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 13,016 ft (3967 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 9,360 ft (2853 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Miami International Airport at a glance
Miami International Airport is a large airport in Miami, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as MIA. The field elevation of 8 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMIA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 13,016 ft (3967 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMIA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Miami International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport | KOPF | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Miami Executive Airport | KTMB | 22 km (12 NM) |
| North Perry Airport | KHWO | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | KFLL | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Homestead Air Reserve Base | KHST | 35 km (19 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Miami International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8 ft field elevation of Miami International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Miami International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Miami International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Miami International Airport is KMIA, and its IATA code is MIA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Miami International Airport above sea level?
Miami International Airport sits at an elevation of 8 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Miami International Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.7960, -80.2898 — in Miami, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, about 12 km away.
Does KMIA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMIA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Miami International Airport?
Miami International Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 13,016 ft (3967 m) with a ASP surface.