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 030853Z 01005KT 10SM OVC090 26/22 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02560217 55006 $Wind 010° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 01
Current TAF
TAF KMIA 030831Z 0309/0412 VRB04KT P6SM FEW030 FM031000 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 FM031400 04009KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN200 FM031800 05010KT P6SM VCTS SCT025CB FM040100 04008KT P6SM VCSH SCT025Decode METAR for KMIA
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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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