Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Miami-Opa Locka Executive (KOPF) sits roughly 4.25 nautical miles from the Miami metro area and operates as a towered, public-use reliever airport with heavy business aviation traffic. The field offers three paved runways, the longest at 8,002 feet, along with both 100LL and Jet A fuel and onsite CBP inspection services. KOPF shares the surrounding airspace with several nearby fields, including Miami International just under 7 nautical miles to the south and North Perry roughly 6 nautical miles to the northeast, making traffic pattern discipline and coordination with tower and approach control a routine part of operations here.
Runways
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport has three paved runways. The longest, 09L/27R, is 8,002 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport recorded 62,891 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March and December. Business aviation traffic at KOPF concentrates in December, March, and February, well above the lower volumes seen during the summer months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 6,712 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport averages 25.7 days above 90°F in August. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.1°F, and January the coldest, at 76.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, activate MALSR for runway 12, PAPI for runways 12 and 30, and HIRL for runways 12/30 via CTAF. A 30-minute prior permission request is required to activate MALSR for runway 09L, MALS for runway 27R, PAPI for runways 09L and 27R, and HIRL for runways 09L/27R, also via CTAF.
For clearance delivery, if unable via ground control operations, contact Miami Approach.
Runway 09L-27R is closed daily from 0400 to 1200Z and beyond, except with prior permission requested at least 60 minutes in advance. Runway 09R-27L is closed daily from 0400 to 1200Z and beyond with no exception.
Military remarks: Coast Guard official business requires a minimum 24-hour prior permission request, coordinated through the Air Station Miami Operations Center. Contact Miami Air on frequency 345.0 fifteen minutes prior to entering the Coast Guard ramp. No transient facilities are available. If the destination is Coast Guard, include CGAS Miami in the remarks section of the flight plan.
A 24-hour prior permission request is required for aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment.
Noise-sensitive airport. Flight training is limited to aircraft weighing 40,000 pounds maximum gross takeoff weight or below, and only between 0700 and 2300.
Approach slope is 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
Dual traffic patterns for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are in use on runway 09R/27L.
Closed daily from 0400 to 1200 and beyond for aircraft noise abatement affecting the surrounding airport community.
Birds in the vicinity of the airport.
Unusable beyond 7 degrees right of centerline.
Helicopter arrivals and departures should avoid flying over parked aircraft or aircraft on taxiways.
Specific traffic patterns are published for helicopter and fixed-wing traffic, and compliance is mandatory. Obtain this information from the tower, FBO, or airport manager, or request specific traffic pattern instructions on initial contact.
Flight notification service (ADCUS) is available from 0800 to 2300.
Taxiway C and the portion of taxiway B south of taxiway P are non-movement areas.
Aircraft with wingspans greater than 117 feet are prohibited from taxiing on taxiway P between taxiway H and taxiway N8.
The vehicle lane crossing taxiway E to the fire station is a non-movement area.
All aircraft and vehicles should report their positions to air traffic control using the surface-painted spot numbers located at all exits to the ramp and non-movement areas.
Military fuel is available through contract fuel arrangements.
Taxiway T between taxiway E and taxiway T8 requires reduced speed for aircraft with a wingspan greater than 117 feet.
Taxiway R between taxiway F and taxiway G is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan less than 94 feet.
Ground control operations frequency is available on 119.45.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport has five airfields within 19 NM. The closest is North Perry (KHWO), 5.99 NM north.
Part of the South Florida area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KOPF
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight allowed at KOPF?
Miami-Opa Locka Executive limits flight training operations to aircraft weighing 40,000 pounds maximum gross takeoff weight or below. This restriction applies specifically to the noise-sensitive designation covering the airport and its surrounding community. Training flights under this weight cap are further restricted to operating hours between 0700 and 2300 local. Operators planning training activity above this threshold should expect the airport to be unavailable for that purpose. KOPF's noise abatement program extends beyond this weight rule into scheduled runway closures as well.
Are there overnight runway closures at KOPF?
Yes, Miami-Opa Locka Executive closes runway 09L-27R daily from 0400 to 1200Z for aircraft noise abatement, with a prior permission required exception allowing use with 60 minutes advance notice. Runway 09R-27L is closed on the same daily schedule without a PPR exception listed. Both closures are tied to the airport's noise abatement program for the surrounding community. Dispatchers scheduling early morning arrivals or departures at KOPF need to account for this recurring closure window and arrange PPR in advance if 09L-27R access is required during that period.
Does KOPF have taxiway restrictions based on wingspan?
Yes, Miami-Opa Locka Executive applies several wingspan-based taxiway restrictions. Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 117 feet are prohibited from taxiing on Taxiway P between Taxiway H and Taxiway N8, and must reduce speed on Taxiway T between Taxiway E and Taxiway T8. Taxiway R between Taxiway F and Taxiway G is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of less than 94 feet. Operators of larger business jets and any wide-wingspan aircraft should confirm routing with KOPF ground control before taxi to avoid these restricted segments.
What customs services are available at KOPF?
Miami-Opa Locka Executive has CBP inspection services available onsite, meaning arriving international flights can clear customs directly at the field. The airport also offers a flight notification service, referred to locally as ADCUS, available between 0800 and 2300. Dispatchers should plan international arrivals within that ADCUS availability window to ensure customs notification requirements are met. Because KOPF also handles military and Coast Guard traffic, general aviation customs users should confirm current CBP procedures apply to their specific arrival before filing an international flight plan.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KOPF?
Business aviation traffic at Miami-Opa Locka Executive peaks in December, March, and February, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. December alone recorded 6,712 business aviation operations, while March recorded 6,460 and February 6,362, the three highest months of the year. Summer months show a marked drop, with July and August each falling below 3,800 operations. Dispatchers and operators planning trips into KOPF during the December-through-March window should anticipate higher traffic volumes and potential scheduling constraints compared to the summer off-peak period.