Miami International Airport (KMIA)

Miami, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KMIA

IATA

MIA

City

Miami

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

8 ft

Runways

4 runways

Coordinates

25.7959, -80.2870

Overview

Gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean with heavy international cargo operations.

Current Weather at KMIA

Pilots flying into or out of Miami International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KMIA 201653Z 15012G22KT 10SM SCT034 BKN250 33/24 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND 19026/1638 SLP163 T03280244 $

Wind 150° at 12 kt — likely active runway near heading 15

Current TAF

TAF KMIA 201728Z 2018/2124 16014G23KT P6SM SCT030 BKN250 FM210100 14007KT P6SM SCT030 SCT050 FM211500 14012G20KT P6SM FEW030 SCT050

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Miami International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KMIA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KMIA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Miami. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Miami International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Miami International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KMIA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Miami International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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