Miami is a four-airport metroplex for private aviation. Opa-Locka (OPF) is the bizav capital with three runways and the deepest handler roster. Miami International (MIA) is a commercial hub. Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) is closer to Palm Beach. Miami Executive (TMB) covers light jets. Instant estimates, operator quotes inside 15 minutes.
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Opa Locka Executive logged 173,897 aircraft operations in 2023, about 28 percent more than in 2017, and charges no landing fees, which is why it is Miami's default private jet field.
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OPF
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
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10 to 11 miles north of downtown Miami
Multiple private FBO terminals; no single shared VIP terminal
Runway
2,439 m
Operating hours
Airport open 24 hours. Air traffic control tower 0700 to 2300 local. CBP is a landing rights facility staffed 0900 to midnight seven days a week with one hour advance notice, and extended hours available on three hours request.
Best for
Light · Midsize · Super-mid · Heavy
Three runways: 9L/27R at 8,002 ft by 150 ft (2,439 m) with ILS at both ends, 12/30 at 6,800 ft by 150 ft (2,073 m), and 9R/27L at 4,309 ft by 100 ft (1,313 m), which closes daily 0400 to 1200Z for noise abatement. Opa Locka is Miami's dedicated business aviation field: FAA OPSNET recorded 173,897 operations in 2023, up about 28 percent on 2017, and the Florida DOT airport profile lists 179,061 operations with 232 based aircraft and an economic impact of 841 million dollars of output and 5,288 jobs. The airport spans 1,810 acres and charges no landing fees. FBOs on the field are Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation, Fontainebleau Aviation, Jet Aviation and Embassair, with Signature pre-leasing six Class A hangars of 20,500 sq ft each. IS-BAH or IS-BAO certification status of individual Opa Locka FBOs: n.a. Opa Locka is the closest airport to the Miami International Autodrome and is the default field for Formula 1 and Art Basel traffic.
About 6 miles (9.7 km) west northwest of downtown Miami
Signature private aviation terminal (approximately 20,000 sq ft of hangar space, parking for up to 150 aircraft)
Runway
3,967 m
Operating hours
24 hours
Best for
Light · Midsize · Super-mid · Heavy
Four runways: 9/27 at 13,016 ft (3,967 m), which is the longest public-use runway in Florida, 8R/26L at 10,506 ft (3,202 m), 12/30 at 9,360 ft (2,853 m) and 8L/26R at 8,600 ft (2,621 m). MIA handled 55,926,566 passengers in 2024 against 52,340,934 in 2023, with 420,856 aircraft operations recorded in 2023 and an economic impact of 35.3 billion dollars supporting 221,966 jobs. Private aviation is possible but secondary to airline traffic: Signature operates the private aviation terminal with roughly 20,000 sq ft of hangar space and parking for up to 150 aircraft, and applies event pricing and an in-house PPR reservation system during peaks such as Art Basel. Most charter clients use Opa Locka instead for cost and turnaround reasons; MIA suits long-range international arrivals that need full airline-grade CBP capacity.
5 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, roughly 30 miles north of Miami
Multiple private FBO terminals; Banyan operates the largest campus on the field
Runway
1,829 m
Operating hours
Airport open 24 hours with a 24 hour air traffic control tower. Runway 13/31 is closed 2200 to 0700 when runway 9/27 is available at full length.
Best for
Light · Midsize · Super-mid · Heavy
Two runways: 9/27 at 6,002 ft by 100 ft (1,829 m) with ILS, and 13/31 at 4,000 ft by 100 ft (1,219 m). FXE is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country: the airport describes itself as the eighth busiest GA centre in the United States with over 150,000 operations a year, while the Florida DOT profile records 172,932 operations in 2023, 571 based aircraft, four FBOs, over 200,000 annual visitor arrivals and an economic impact of 3.9 billion dollars of output supporting 22,959 jobs. It also hosts Foreign Trade Zone 241 with on-site CBP. FBOs are Signature Aviation, Banyan Air Service, Atlantic Aviation and W Aviation; Banyan is a 24 hour FBO with no landing fees, hangar space up to Gulfstream G650, a HondaJet authorised sales and service centre and the Jet Runway Cafe. FXE is the practical choice for clients heading to Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Palm Beach, and a useful overflow field when Opa Locka fills during Miami events.
FBOs on-field:Signature Aviation, Banyan Air Service, Atlantic Aviation, W Aviation
Airport staffed 24 hours a day. Air traffic control tower 0700 to 2300. US Customs is a landing rights facility, 10:00 to 18:00 in winter and 11:00 to 19:00 in summer.
Best for
Light · Midsize · Super-mid · Heavy
Three runways: 9R/27L at 6,000 ft (1,829 m), 9L/27R at 5,003 ft (1,525 m) and 13/31 at about 4,001 ft (1,220 m). TMB is extremely busy but training-heavy: 272,797 annual operations were recorded for 2023 per FAA data, with the Florida DOT profile giving 272,742 operations and 389 based aircraft. FBO services are provided by Signature Aviation and Advanced Aircraft Center. Because of the flight-training mix and limited customs hours, TMB works best for domestic light and midsize movements to south Miami-Dade, the Kendall corridor and the Keys rather than international arrivals. Hangar square footage and IS-BAH or IS-BAO certification at TMB FBOs: n.a.
FBOs on-field:Signature Aviation, Advanced Aircraft Center
Every quote we issue is fully-loaded: block time, crew, fuel, standard catering, and handling. These are the exceptions where extras apply.
Included in every quote
Aircraft charter on block time, from block-off to block-on
Flight crew, including duty and rest costs
Fuel at the operator's contracted uplift rate
Standard catering: cold platter, snacks and soft drinks
Landing, parking and handling at the primary departure FBO
Positioning within the immediate region on standard routings
Insurance, navigation charges and standard overflight
FBO passenger and crew handling with customs and immigration
Charged separately (when they apply)
International landing and overflight permits for foreign-registered aircraft
Hangarage beyond the quoted ground time
Bespoke catering above the standard tier
Ground transport, hotels and crew per diem outside the scheduled trip
Extended waiting time beyond quoted ground hours
Peak-period surcharges over major events and public holidays
Chartering from Miami
What to know before you book
→Opa-Locka (OPF) is one of the busiest general-aviation airports in the United States and the default for Miami private aviation. Three runways, deep FBO coverage with Signature, Fontainebleau Aviation and Jetscape, and the natural base for anything from a Citation up to a G650.
→Miami International (MIA) is heavily commercial but does handle private jets. It is used mainly when a same-airport connection to a commercial flight matters or when the itinerary specifically calls for MIA. Signature and other handlers cover the private side.
→Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) is 45 km north and closer to the Palm Beach corridor. It is popular with operators servicing the Boca Raton and Palm Beach markets and has full FBO coverage including Banyan and Sheltair.
→Miami Executive (TMB), formerly Kendall-Tamiami, is the smaller GA field to the south-west. It handles light jets and turboprops and is closer to the southern Miami-Dade market. Runway length limits it to lighter aircraft.
→Art Basel week in early December and the F1 Miami Grand Prix in early May are the two biggest single-event demand peaks. Ramp space at all four airports is tight in those weeks and quotes reflect it. Book earlier than usual for those windows.
Empty legs
Repositioning flights from Miami
Miami's private-aviation demand peaks around Art Basel Miami in early December and the F1 Miami Grand Prix in early May. Beyond those events, the traffic is heavily seasonal with the November to April high season taking most of the volume. The corridors that generate the most empty legs are Miami to New York year round, Miami to Los Angeles and Chicago on the transcontinental routes, and Miami to Nassau, Havana and the Caribbean on the short-hop side. Flexible dates on those routes save 40-70% against on-demand.
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FAQ
Charter from Miami, questions we get
Which Miami airport do private jets use?
Opa-Locka (OPF) is the default and one of the busiest general-aviation airports in the US. Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) and Miami Executive (TMB) are alternates for specific itineraries.
How far is Opa-Locka from downtown Miami?
About 15 km north-west, typically 20 to 30 minutes by road. That is closer than most people expect for the region's primary bizav base, and it is one of the reasons OPF is the natural choice for a Miami trip.
Which FBOs operate at Opa-Locka?
Signature Flight Support, Fontainebleau Aviation and Jetscape all operate full FBOs on the field. It is one of the deepest handler ecosystems in the United States and the choice depends on the operator you charter with.
How long is Miami to New York by private jet?
About 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours block time on a light or midsize jet. It is one of the highest-volume domestic US private corridors and empty-leg availability on it is very good year round.
When is peak private-aviation season in Miami?
November through April is the high season generally. The two biggest single-event peaks are Art Basel Miami in early December and the F1 Miami Grand Prix in early May. Ramp space is tight in those weeks and quotes reflect it.
Should I fly into MIA or Opa-Locka?
Opa-Locka in almost all cases. MIA is heavily commercial with slot congestion and a ramp not built for private-jet turnarounds. OPF has the runways, the handlers and the parking capacity for business aviation.
What does Miami to London cost on a private jet?
Roughly 85,000 to 110,000 USD on a heavy jet, at about 8 hours block time eastbound. An ultra-long-range aircraft is often preferred and priced from around 100,000 USD upwards for the additional cabin comfort on the sector.
Can I fly to the Bahamas from Miami by private jet?
Yes, and it is one of the busiest short-hop corridors in the region. Nassau is 30 to 40 minutes on a light jet and out-island destinations like Exuma, Eleuthera and the Abacos are direct-jet capable depending on the specific field.
Market notes
On chartering from Miami
Opa-Locka is the busiest general-aviation airport most people outside the private-aviation industry have never heard of. It sits 15 km north-west of downtown Miami with three runways, the longest at 2,440 m, and it handles a huge share of the region's business-jet traffic. Signature Flight Support, Fontainebleau Aviation and Jetscape all operate full FBOs on the field, and the handler ecosystem is one of the deepest in the United States.
Miami International handles private jets but is not the natural first choice. The airport is dominated by commercial traffic and slot congestion, and its ramp is not built for private-jet turnarounds in the way OPF's is. That said, when an itinerary calls for MIA specifically, or when a commercial connection matters, the private side is well-serviced through Signature and other handlers.
Fort Lauderdale Executive is the other important base. It is 45 km north of downtown Miami and closer to the Boca Raton and Palm Beach corridor, and it has full FBO coverage through Banyan and Sheltair. For a passenger who lives or is staying north of central Miami, FXE can save 30 to 60 minutes of ground transfer. It handles the full business-jet range up to heavy at typical mission weights.
The two biggest demand peaks are Art Basel Miami in early December and the F1 Miami Grand Prix in early May. Art Basel is the older, more established event and it fills every FBO on the field. F1 is newer but is producing genuine bizav peaks around the Hard Rock Stadium circuit weekend. Ramp space at all four airports is tight in those weeks and quotes reflect it. This is a legitimate case for booking earlier than usual.
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