Private jets at Miami International Airport
Miami International is an airline airport with four long runways, round-the-clock US customs at its General Aviation Center and a Signature private terminal. Business aircraft share it with airline traffic, and Opa-locka Executive, a general aviation airport to the north, is a nearby alternative for private flights.
- Longest runway
- 3,967 m
- Codes
- MIA · KMIA
- Business aviation handling
- 2 handlers
See also Private jets to Miami.
Business aviation handling
Signature runs a private terminal at 5700 NW 36th Street. The airport-run General Aviation Center houses CBP but offers only basic facilities.
Signature Aviation (Signature Miami)
5700 NW 36th Street. Open 24 hours. Private terminal with lounge, conference rooms, VIP/head-of-state handling, agricultural clearance and limo-only ramp-side vehicle access. Lists hangar and ramp space.
Miami-Dade Aviation Department General Aviation Center (GAC)
Not an FBO. Run by the airport operator, open 24/7, with limited facilities (public lounge, telephones, restrooms). It houses CBP, which clears arriving international private, charter and cargo flights.
Worth knowing before you fly
- Miami International carries airline traffic. Opa-locka Executive, about 13 miles north of downtown Miami, is a business-aviation alternative with several FBOs.
- US customs at MIA works around the clock, which helps very late or very early international arrivals that would miss customs hours at Opa-locka.
- Aircraft with a wingspan over 78 ft cannot use the General Aviation Center ramp, so larger long-range jets need their parking arranged with the FBO in advance.
- PPR is needed at least 3 hours before arrival on the GAC ramp, so very short-notice trips need a quick call ahead.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | The FAA Chart Supplement lists the airport as attended continuously. The General Aviation Center (GAC), run by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, serves private flights 24/7, every day of the year. Signature's FBO is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. CBP inspection at the GAC is generally available 24 hours a day. |
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| Prior permission | PPR is required 3 hours before every arrival on the General Aviation Center (GAC) ramp (telephone 305-876-7550, per the FAA Chart Supplement). |
| Customs and immigration | CBP is based in the General Aviation Center (GAC) at 3550 NW 57th Avenue and is generally available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Permission to land must be obtained at least 2 hours before departure from the foreign airport and is valid for 30 minutes either side of the ETA. All aircraft must block at the CBP ramp unless the tower authorises another location. CBP says its inspection facility is not attached to the FBO or main terminal; passengers can leave directly from it after inspection. Signature separately says it offers onsite customs and immigration at its MIA terminal. |
| Slots | Miami International is not one of the US airports where the FAA limits flights with slots or schedule review. PPR is required for arrivals on the GAC ramp. |
| Noise and night restrictions | All turbojet aircraft must use the distant noise abatement departure profile (NADP 2) from all runways. Runways 08L/26R and 12/30 are closed from 22:00 to 07:00 local when Runways 08R/26L and 09/27 are in use. No night curfew is published in the FAA Chart Supplement. |
| Aircraft parking | Aircraft with a wingspan over 78 ft are not allowed on the GAC ramp. Signature lists hangar and ramp space and asks operators to contact it for overnight availability. |
| Other restrictions | Aircraft with a wingspan over 78 ft may not enter the GAC ramp. Landing fees apply. All diverting aircraft must contact frequency 130.5 on arrival. |
Runways
| 09/27 | 3,967 m, asphalt, grooved |
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| 08R/26L | 3,202 m, asphalt, grooved |
| 12/30 | 2,851 m, asphalt, grooved |
| 08L/26R | 2,621 m, asphalt, grooved |
By road
| Downtown Miami | About 8 nautical miles (FAA Chart Supplement location figure; the airport lies north-west of the city) |
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Flying times
| To | Distance | Light or midsize jet |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 956 nm | About 2h 30m |
| Marrakech | 3,752 nm | Long-range jet |
| Manchester | 3,756 nm | Long-range jet |
| London | 3,829 nm | Long-range jet |
| Paris | 3,976 nm | Long-range jet |
| Ibiza | 4,082 nm | Long-range jet |
| Geneva | 4,161 nm | Long-range jet |
| Nice | 4,251 nm | Long-range jet |
| Mykonos | 5,156 nm | Long-range jet |
| Dubai | 6,807 nm | Long-range jet |
Nearby airports
Miami Executive
North Perry
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood
More airport guides nearby: President Donald J. Trump International Airport, Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, Barbados Grantley Adams International Airport, Van Nuys Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Miami International Airport?
Yes. Signature runs a private terminal at 5700 NW 36th Street. The airport-run General Aviation Center houses CBP but offers only basic facilities.
What are Miami International Airport's opening hours for private flights?
The FAA Chart Supplement lists the airport as attended continuously. The General Aviation Center (GAC), run by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, serves private flights 24/7, every day of the year. Signature's FBO is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. CBP inspection at the GAC is generally available 24 hours a day.
Can I clear customs at Miami International Airport on a private flight?
CBP is based in the General Aviation Center (GAC) at 3550 NW 57th Avenue and is generally available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Permission to land must be obtained at least 2 hours before departure from the foreign airport and is valid for 30 minutes either side of the ETA. All aircraft must block at the CBP ramp unless the tower authorises another location. CBP says its inspection facility is not attached to the FBO or main terminal; passengers can leave directly from it after inspection. Signature separately says it offers onsite customs and immigration at its MIA terminal.
Checked 20 October 2026 from the official AIP and published airport, government and handler information (aeronav.faa.gov, miami-airport.com, signatureaviation.com, cbp.gov, faa.gov). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
