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Miami-Dade runs Miami International plus two general aviation relievers used by business jets, Miami-Opa locka Executive (OPF) and Miami Executive (TMB).
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Why fly private from Miami

Miami private aviation - the basics

Miami-Dade runs Miami International plus two general aviation relievers used by business jets, Miami-Opa locka Executive (OPF) and Miami Executive (TMB). OPF has an 8,002 ft runway, three FBOs and no landing fees, and U.S. Customs there is available 9 am to midnight daily. Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) is the Broward County alternative.

FBOs & airports

Private jet airports serving Miami

Opa-Locka Executive (KOPF)
8,002 ft runway; FBOs Atlantic Aviation, Fontainebleau Aviation and Signature Flight Support; no landing fees (Miami-Dade).
Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE)
About 5 miles north of Fort Lauderdale (FAA); 6,002 ft runway; Signature Aviation FBO; customs 8 am to 11:59 pm.
Miami International (KMIA)
13,016 ft runway; General Aviation Center open 24/7 with CBP; prior permission 3 hours before arrival (FAA, Miami-Dade).
Miami Executive / Tamiami (KTMB)
About 13 miles southwest of Miami; 6,000 ft runway; Signature Aviation FBO and a CBP clearance facility (FAA).
Routes

Popular routes from Miami

New York (KTEB)
Miami → New York: top US private jet route. Mid/super-mid. Empty legs $7k-$14k.
Bahamas (MYNN/MYGF)
Sub-90-minute hop. Customs at NAS. Light/mid jet sufficient.
Cabo (MMSD)
Trans-Gulf flight. Super-mid + range required. Mid-size with fuel stop in NOLA also works.
St Barths (TFFJ)
Iconic Caribbean destination. Short runway (650m) - only Pilatus PC-12 + light jets via St Maarten transfer.
Aspen (KASE)
Cross-country mid-size route. Mid-jets only.
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Know before you go

What Should Charter Flyers Know About Miami's Private Jet Airports?

Miami-Opa locka Executive (OPF) is Miami-Dade's main business-jet field, with an 8,002 ft runway, three FBOs (Atlantic Aviation, Fontainebleau Aviation and Signature Flight Support), customs 9 am to midnight daily and no landing fees; Miami Executive, MIA and Fort Lauderdale Executive are the alternatives.

Why do so many private jets use Opa-locka?

Miami-Dade says OPF's 8,002 ft runway 9L/27R is one of the longest general aviation runways in the country and handles virtually all aircraft types. It lists Atlantic Aviation, Fontainebleau Aviation and Signature Flight Support as FBOs, U.S. Customs from 9 am to midnight daily with one hour notice through ATC, and no landing fees. FAA calls it noise sensitive and closes runway 09R/27L overnight. Source: miami-airport.com, nfdc.faa.gov.

When is Miami Executive (Tamiami) the better choice?

Miami Executive (TMB) is about 13 miles southwest of Miami with a 6,000 ft longest runway. Signature Aviation runs an FBO, and Miami-Dade notes a CBP private aircraft clearance facility on the field, available 0900 to 2400 local with extended hours by request. Source: nfdc.faa.gov.

Can private jets use Miami International?

Yes, with limits. MIA has a 13,016 ft longest runway and is an Airport of Entry. Its General Aviation Center is open 24/7 and houses CBP, but FAA remarks require prior permission 3 hours before arrival on that ramp and bar wingspans over 78 ft from it. Signature Aviation operates the FBO. Source: nfdc.faa.gov, miami-airport.com.

What about Fort Lauderdale Executive?

Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) is about 5 miles north of Fort Lauderdale with a 6,002 ft longest runway. U.S. Customs is available 8 am to 11:59 pm, and the customs ramp is closed to arrivals from midnight to 8 am. Signature Aviation operates an FBO there. Source: nfdc.faa.gov.

How do you check that a private jet charter is legal?

Charter must be flown by an operator certificated under FAA Part 135, which carries stricter pilot, maintenance and safety rules than private flying. The FAA publishes a weekly-updated list of Part 135 operators and authorized aircraft, searchable by operator or N-number, and advises asking to see the operator's certificate. Under DOT rule 14 CFR 295.24, a broker must name the carrier in operational control before you contract. Source: faa.gov, faa.gov, ecfr.gov.

Quick answers

What are the customs hours at Opa-locka Executive Airport?
Miami-Dade lists U.S. Customs at Miami-Opa locka Executive as available 9 am to midnight daily, with one hour advance notice through air traffic control and extended hours on 3 hours advance request. The airport is a Landing Rights Airport, has an 8,002 ft main runway, and the county says it charges no landing fees.

Facts above come from the official sources linked, checked October 8, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm with the venue or operator before you go.

FAQ

Common Miami charter questions

What private jet airports serve Miami?
The primary private-jet airports serving Miami, Florida are: Opa-Locka Executive (KOPF); Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE); Miami International (KMIA); Miami Executive / Tamiami (KTMB). Most charter and empty-leg flights operate from Opa-Locka Executive (KOPF).
How much does it cost to charter a private jet from Miami?
Light jet (Citation CJ1, Phenom 300) charter from Miami starts at $3,500/hour. Mid-size (Citation XLS, Hawker 850XP) runs $5,500/hour. Super-midsize (Challenger 300, Gulfstream G280) runs $8,000-$12,500/hour. Heavy jets run $10,000-$18,000/hour. Empty-leg flights cut these rates by 40-75%.
What are popular destinations from Miami?
Popular charter routes from Miami include: New York (KTEB); Bahamas (MYNN/MYGF); Cabo (MMSD); St Barths (TFFJ).
How do I book an empty-leg flight from Miami?
Browse the live empty-leg listings on this page (refreshed every 6 hours). Click any flight to view its dedicated page with exact aircraft, date, time, seats, and the direct booking URL via Villiers Jets.
What's the difference between charter and empty-leg pricing?
A full charter is the standard private-jet booking - you specify the route and date, and pay the operator's full hourly rate. An empty-leg flight is a repositioning flight where the operator needs to fly the aircraft anyway and sells it at 40-75% off. Empty legs are whole-aircraft bookings (you book the entire plane, not per seat) and require flexible timing.

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