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Flights of Fancy: A Guide to Miami’s Four Private Airports

Flights of Fancy: A Guide to Miami’s Four Private Airports

August 18, 2017

The fact that you’ve chosen to live at One River Point – Miami’s finest luxury condominium development – means that you appreciate the finer things in life.

Clothes. Cuisine. Cars.

Nothing but the very best will do.

And that certainly applies to air travel – where a private jet is the only way to go.

No boarding passes, luggage check-in or unruly passengers to deal with. It’s just you, your family, friends and/or colleagues enjoying the great blue yonder.

So, whether you charter a private jet, own your private jet or even fly your private jet yourself, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the four private jet airports in Miami.

MIAMI EXECUTIVE AIRPORT (U.S. Airport Code: TMB)

Miami Executive AirportOfficially opened in 1967 and formerly known as Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport, this facility is owned by Miami-Dade County and approximately 13 miles west of One River Point. If maintaining a private jet in Miami is one of your priorities, then Miami Executive Airport is a great choice for you.

It offers a coterie of services/amenities that include refueling, hangar facilities, oxygen, tie-down parking, servicing of airframes and a control tower that’s on call 24 hours a day.

Miami Executive Airport is located at 12800 S.W. 145 St., Miami, FL 33186; 305-869-1700.

  

MIAMI-OPA LOCKA EXECUTIVE AIRPORT (U.S. Airport Code: OPF)

Miami-Opa Locka Executive AirportThis is the city’s most venerable airport. Founded in 1927 by legendary pilot Glenn Curtiss, it served as Florida Aviation Camp to the U.S. Navy for more than three decades before Miami-Dade County took it over in 1962.

Located just 12 miles north of One River Point, Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport caters to the frequent private jet flyer, as it has no landing fees and provides immediate access to all of South Florida’s major highways.

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is located at 14201 N.W. 42 Ave., Opa-Locka, FL 33054; 305-869-1660.

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S GENERAL AVIATION CENTER (U.S. Airport Code: GAC)

Miami Intl Airport Gen Aviation Ctr If you do a lot of international travel on your private jet, then you’ll be glad to know that Miami International Airport’s General Aviation Center is well-equipped to meet your needs. With the ability to service private jet flights 24/7 every day of the year, MIA’s GAC houses a U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility that’s designed to get you in and out in a hurry.

Signature Flight Support is Miami International Airport’s FBO and provides a plethora of VIP services, including gourmet catering, concierge, ramp-side vehicle access and international trash removal.

Miami International Airport’s General Aviation Center is located at 5700 N.W. 36th St., Miami, FL 33166; 305-876-7550.

 

MIAMI HOMESTEAD GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT (U.S. Airport Code: X51)

Miami Homestead Gen Aviation AirportThis southernmost private jet airport in Miami is a favorite of those who enjoy heading down to The Florida Keys – as well as for professional racecar drivers who are in town to compete at nearby Homestead/Miami Speedway. With Jet-A and 100LL fuel available at the self-service FBO, many a private jet pilot make use of this final refueling spot before Key West.

Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport is located at 28700 S.W. 217th Ave., Homestead, FL 33030; 305-247-4883.