OPF · KOPF · Miami-Dade, Florida
Miami-Opa Locka Executive — Private Jet Airport Guide
Miami's business-aviation gateway to Miami Beach and northern Miami-Dade.
For private aviation in Miami, Opa-locka often removes the airline airport from the journey.
LUND GROUP arranges aircraft and transfers; it does not own or operate Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport or its FBOs.
IATA / ICAO
OPF / KOPF
FAA
Owner
Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade Aviation
Operator
Miami-Dade Aviation Department
Miami-Dade Aviation
Role
General & business aviation
FAA (reliever for MIA)
Elevation
About 8 ft / near sea level
FAA
Runways
Three, asphalt
FAA
Longest runway
8,002 ft (09L/27R)
FAA
U.S. Customs
On field
U.S. CBP
From FAA, U.S. CBP and Miami-Dade Aviation information, last reviewed 2026-10-08. Confirmed per flight.
Overview
Business Aviation Without the Airline Airport
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is one of South Florida's most important business-aviation gateways, pairing three runways—including an 8,002-foot primary runway—with multiple private terminals, on-field U.S. Customs and direct access to Miami Beach, northern Miami-Dade and major Miami events.
OPF is not always better than Miami International, and not every aircraft should use it. For all Miami gateways, see private jets to Miami.
Hours
Four Different Kinds of Hours
The airport supports around-the-clock operations, while the control tower is staffed 07:00–23:00 local under current FAA information. Tower hours are not airport opening hours.
| Airport attendance | Continuous (around-the-clock operations supported) | FAA |
|---|---|---|
| Control tower | 07:00–23:00 local | FAA |
| Business-aviation terminals | Vary by terminal; confirmed with the handler | Handler |
| U.S. Customs (CBP) | 09:00–24:00 Eastern, 7 days | U.S. CBP |
Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Confirmed per flight.
8,002 ft
Three Runways, Large-Jet Capability
The primary runway supports a very broad spectrum of business aircraft, subject to aircraft weight, performance, parking and operating approval. Runway length alone does not decide suitability.
| Runway | Physical | Metric | Declared | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 8,002 × 150 ft | ≈ 2,439 × 46 m | — | Primary large-aircraft runway |
| 12/30 | 6,800 × 150 ft | ≈ 2,073 × 46 m | — | Second instrument runway |
| 09R/27L | 4,309 × 100 ft | ≈ 1,313 × 30 m | ≈ 4,306 ft | Physical length vs declared usable distance stored separately |
Asphalt. Source: FAA, 2026-10-08.
U.S. Customs
On-Field CBP, With Finite Hours
“A 24-hour airport does not automatically mean 24-hour international clearance.”
Regular CBP hours
09:00–24:00 Eastern, seven days a week (U.S. CBP).
Permission to land
Required, secured by the operator at least 2 hours before departure from the foreign airport.
Late-evening arrivals
For international arrivals late in the evening, customs timing should be confirmed before the aircraft is positioned; airport access and CBP availability are separate issues.
Outside CBP hours
We do not promise clearance at OPF after midnight. An arrival outside CBP service may be planned via Miami International's General Aviation Center or another authorised airport.
Terminals
Multiple Private Terminals
Multiple private terminals
OPF has several business-aviation FBOs. The handler for your flight is chosen around aircraft, timing and services, and confirmed with the operator.
Customs workflow
International arrivals clear on field within CBP procedures and hours, coordinated with the handler.
No reviews or rankings
We don't rank FBOs publicly. LUND GROUP does not own or operate Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport or its FBOs.
Compare
Opa-locka vs MIA, Miami Executive and Fort Lauderdale Executive
| Airport | Codes | Often suits | Consider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive | OPF / KOPF | Business jets to Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, Aventura and northern Miami; on-field CBP. | CBP hours for late international arrivals. |
| Miami International | MIA / KMIA | When the trip or aircraft calls for it, including some after-hours international clearance. | A major airline hub; busier ground environment. |
| Miami Executive | TMB / KTMB | South-west Miami-Dade addresses and smaller aircraft. | Suitability for larger aircraft confirmed per flight. |
| Fort Lauderdale Executive | FXE / KFXE | Fort Lauderdale and northern addresses in Broward County. | Further from central Miami. |
General guidance only. We compare per trip.
Aircraft
Which Aircraft Operate Into Opa-locka?
Light and midsize jets
Commonly operated into OPF.
Super midsize and heavy
Commonly operated into OPF; parking confirmed per flight.
Long-range jets
Operated into OPF subject to performance, weight, parking and handling.
Runway length is not the answer
Suitability depends on aircraft, weight, weather and operator approvals—not runway length alone.
Onward
Opa-locka to Miami Beach, Aventura and Brickell
Miami Beach, Bal Harbour and Surfside
Opa-locka sits in northern Miami-Dade, often a direct drive east to the beach communities; timing varies with traffic.
Aventura and Sunny Isles
North-east of the airport by car; a common reason to evaluate OPF first.
Downtown, Brickell and the Design District
South by car; for some addresses Miami International or Miami Executive may be compared.
Meeting a yacht
Coordinated with the yacht's crew for a marina or tender pick-up, including Bahamas departures.
Events
Miami Grand Prix and Art Basel Arrivals
Miami Grand Prix
Hard Rock Stadium is in northern Miami-Dade; demand for parking and transfers peaks, so plan early.
Art Basel Miami Beach
December arrivals cluster; OPF is often evaluated first for Miami Beach.
Miami Art Week
Transfers planned around Miami Beach and the Design District.
Connections
Bahamas, Caribbean and South America
Bahamas and Caribbean
Short regional flights; return customs timing planned around CBP hours.
South America
Long-range arrivals from São Paulo, Bogotá and beyond; permission to land secured before departure.
Long-range intercontinental
Europe and the Middle East, subject to aircraft range and CBP timing.
Technical
Airspace and Approaches
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