Miami International Airport (KMIA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Miami International Airport in Miami, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Miami International Airport (KMIA) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Miami, FL at 8 ft. KMIA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (08L, 08R, 09, 12), longest 13,016 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KMIA in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (180°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 2,000 ft, a few clouds at 9,500 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMIA 130353Z 18003KT 10SM FEW020 FEW095 SCT250 27/23 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP182 OCNL LTGIC DSNT E CB DSNT E T02670228 $
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Since the 0253Z (10:53 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KMIA
KMIA is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08L, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,250 ft (field elevation 8 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
MIA ARR INFO M 0353Z. 18003KT 10SM FEW020 FEW095 SCT250 27/23 A3007 (THREE ZERO ZERO SEVEN) RMK AO2 SLP182 OCNL LTGIC DSNT E CB DSNT E T02670228. ARRIVALS EXPECT RNAV OR GPS APCH RWY 26R. TWR, GROUND, CLEARANCE ON 118.3. NOTICE TO AIR MEN. RWYS 8R, 26L CLSD, RWYS 12, 30 CLSD. TWY N CLSD BTN TWY, Z AND TWY M2, TWY P CLSD BTN TWY, Z AND TWY Q2, TWY Q CLSD BTN TWY M1 AND TWY Z FOR AIRCRAFT ABOVE ADG GROUP 3.ONLY CROSSING RWY 12 AT Y,S AND T. RWY 12 HIRL OTS, RY 8L, 26R CL LGTS OTS, RY 12 REILS OTS, RWY 8R PAPI OTS, RWY 12 PAPI OTS, TWY N LGTS BTN TWY, JJ AND TWY N12 OTS. ILS RWY 12 OTS, RWY 12 GS OTS, DHP VOR OTS. BIRDS INVOF MIA. RUNWAY 8L UNAVAILABLE FOR LANDING, FIREWORKS 1 MILE NORTHWEST OF THE FIELD. ALL ACFT READ BACK ALL HOLD SHRT INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSIGNED ALT. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO M.
MIA DEP INFO Z 0353Z. 18003KT 10SM FEW020 FEW095 SCT250 27/23 A3007 (THREE ZERO ZERO SEVEN) RMK AO2 SLP182 OCNL LTGIC DSNT E CB DSNT E T02670228. DEPG RWYS 26R, 27 GLADZ SID EXP 6000 FT FOR AT LEAST 45 MI. CTC CD IF UNABLE. TWR, GROUND, CLEARANCE ON 118.3. NOTICE TO AIR MEN. RWYS 8R, 26L CLSD, RWYS 12, 30 CLSD. TWY N CLSD BTN TWY, Z AND TWY M2, TWY P CLSD BTN TWY, Z AND TWY Q2, TWY Q CLSD BTN TWY M1 AND TWY Z FOR AIRCRAFT ABOVE ADG GROUP 3.ONLY CROSSING RWY 12 AT Y,S AND T. RWY 12 HIRL OTS, RY 8L, 26R CL LGTS OTS, RY 12 REILS OTS, TWY N LGTS BTN TWY, JJ AND TWY N12 OTS. ILS RWY 12 OTS, RWY 12 GS OTS, DHP VOR OTS. BIRDS INVOF MIA. DEPARTING RWY 8R AT M2 INTERSECTION ONLY. FULL LENGTH UNAVAILABLE. FIREWORKS 1 MILE NORTHWEST OF THE FIELD. ALL ACFT READ BACK ALL HOLD SHRT INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSIGNED ALT. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO Z.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KMIA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 9,360 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 08L | 8,600 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 08R | 10,506 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 09 | 13,016 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 26L | 10,506 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 26R | 8,600 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 27 | 13,016 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 30 | 9,360 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMIA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Miami International Airport in Miami, FL: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KMIA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KMIA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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MIA UA /OV MIA180060/TM 0155/FL270/TP B767/TB LGT
MIA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MIA180060Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0155Reported at 01:55 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP B767Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
OPF UA /OV OPF300005/TM 0135/FL010/TP C750/TB SMOOTH
OPF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OPF300005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP C750Aircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
MIA UA /OV ZBV220035/TM 0129/FL080/TP B763/TB NEG
MIA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZBV220035Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0129Reported at 01:29 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
OPF UA /OV KOPF/TM 0038/FLDURD/TP A321/WX VMC/RM SMOOTH
OPF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KOPFLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0038Reported at 00:38 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.WX VMCWeather and flight visibility observed.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
MIA UA /OV MIA145040/TM 0036/FL340/TP A320/TB NEG
MIA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MIA145040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0036Reported at 00:36 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MIA UA /OV MIA140030/TM 0022/FL060/TP A320/SK SKC/RM SMOOTH
MIA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MIA140030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0022Reported at 00:22 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
PBI UA /OV PBI230040/TM 0017/FL100/TP A319/TB OCNL LGT
PBI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PBI230040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0017Reported at 00:17 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
MIA UA /OV MIA130030/TM 0014/FL190/TP A320/TB NEG
MIA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MIA130030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0014Reported at 00:14 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMIA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMIA reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,300 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 12
- 56%
- 08L/08R/09
- 27%
- 26L/26R/27
- 11%
- 30
- 6%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0250Z (10:50 PM EDT)
TAF KMIA 130250Z 1303/1406 VRB04KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 FM131900 13008KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KMIA
- IATA
- MIA
- FAA LID
- MIA
- City
- Miami
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 8 ft
- Coordinates
- 25.7960, -80.2898
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 13,016 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 42m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KMIA
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMIA reported VFR conditions during about 90.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 284 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.7 kt, calm 12.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88.6 | 8.6 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Feb | 88.8 | 9.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Mar | 92.9 | 6.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 93.0 | 6.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 91.9 | 7.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 93.2 | 6.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 95.4 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 94.5 | 5.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 93.6 | 5.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 91.8 | 7.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 90.9 | 7.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| Dec | 89.8 | 9.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 kt |
| Feb | 7.0 kt |
| Mar | 7.9 kt |
| Apr | 8.1 kt |
| May | 7.6 kt |
| Jun | 6.2 kt |
| Jul | 5.7 kt |
| Aug | 5.8 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.8 kt |
| Nov | 6.6 kt |
| Dec | 6.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMIA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Miami International Airport in Miami, FL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2609 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KMIA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMIA?+
KMIA has 8 runways: 08L, 08R, 09, 12, 26L, 26R, 27, 30; the longest is 13,016 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMIA report its own weather?+
Yes. Miami International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMIA have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMIA broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KMIA publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KMIA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Miami International Airport (KMIA) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Miami International Airport (KMIA)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Miami International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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