Flying in Miami, FL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Miami — the nearest is Miami International Airport (KMIA), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 37m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 23m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Miami
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Miami International Airport
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
North Perry Airport
Miami Executive Airport
Homestead East Airstrip
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
Homestead Air Reserve Base
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Pompano Beach Airpark
Boca Raton Airport
Dade Collier Training and Transition Airport
Palm Beach County Park Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 05:12–18:48 | 13h 37m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:48–17:12 | 10h 23m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 27.8°C / 82°F | 21.5°C / 71°F | 23 km/h | 46% |
| Summer | 30.7°C / 87°F | 25.1°C / 77°F | 18 km/h | 79% |
| Autumn | 28.6°C / 83°F | 22.7°C / 73°F | 19 km/h | 59% |
| Winter | 25°C / 77°F | 18.6°C / 65°F | 21 km/h | 39% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Miami, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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