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.
Current pilot readout for KMIA
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
MIA ARR INFO G 0553Z. 21004KT 10SM FEW250 27/24 A2994 (TWO NINER NINER FOUR) RMK AO2 SLP137 T02720239 10306 20272 58002. PARL APPROACHES IN USE. ARRIVALS EXPECT RNAV OR GPS APCH RWY 26R. TWR FREQ IS 118.3, CD FREQ 121.8. NOTICE TO AIR MEN. RWY 27 CLSD TURBOJET ARRIVALS. 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, TAXIWAY QUEBEC CLOSED BETWEEN MIKE 1 AND ZULU FOR AIRCRAFT ABOVE ADG GROUP 3. RWY 8R PAPI OTS. BIRDS INVOF MIA. ALL ACFT READ BACK ALL HOLD SHRT INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSIGNED ALT. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO G.
MIA DEP INFO T 0553Z. 21004KT 10SM FEW250 27/24 A2994 (TWO NINER NINER FOUR) RMK AO2 SLP137 T02720239 10306 20272 58002. DEPG RWYS 26R, 27 GLADZ SID EXP 6000 FT FOR AT LEAST 45 MI. CTC CD IF UNABLE. TWR FREQ IS 118.3, CD FREQ 121.8. 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, TAXIWAY QUEBEC CLOSED BETWEEN MIKE 1 AND ZULU FOR AIRCRAFT ABOVE ADG GROUP 3. BIRDS INVOF MIA. ALL ACFT READ BACK ALL HOLD SHRT INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSIGNED ALT. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO T.
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.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L | 8,600 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 08R | 10,506 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 09 | 13,016 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 12 | 9,360 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 26L | 10,506 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 26R | 8,600 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 27 | 13,016 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 30 | 9,360 ft | ASP | — | — |
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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 © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMIA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 12
- 56%
- 08L/08R/09
- 30%
- 26L/26R/27
- 10%
- 30
- 4%
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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
- Nearest KMIA
- ATIS
- 119.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 57m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Vista View RC - Vista View Park — Davie, FL · 19 mi
- Aero Modelers of Perrine Inc - Silver Field — Miami, FL · 20 mi
- Opa Locka Flying Tigers - Markham Park Airfield — Sunrise, FL · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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?+
No — KMIA does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMIA, about 0 nm away.
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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