Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport (KX51)
Medium airport · Homestead, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KX51 |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°29'57" W 80°33'15" 25.49920, -80.55430 |
| Location | Homestead, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09G/27G | 1,000 ft (305 m) | 500 ft | TURF-G | Yes |
| 10/28 | 3,000 ft (914 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft | ASPH-G | Yes |
Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport at a glance
Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport is a medium airport in Homestead, Florida, United States. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KX51 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of asph-g surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KX51 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 Homestead General Aviation Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Air Reserve Base | KHST | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Miami Executive Airport | KTMB | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Ocean Reef Club Airport | 07FA | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Miami International Airport | KMIA | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport | KOPF | 53 km (29 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of Miami Homestead General Aviation 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 Homestead General Aviation Airport
What is the ICAO code of Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport is KX51, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport above sea level?
Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport sits at an elevation of 7 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 Homestead General Aviation Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.4992, -80.5543 — in Homestead, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Homestead Air Reserve Base, about 17 km away.
Does KX51 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KX51 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 Homestead General Aviation Airport?
Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a ASPH-G surface.