Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in Miami, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) is a regional airport serving Miami, FL at 8 ft. KOPF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (09L, 09R, 12, 27L), longest 8,002 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 KOPF in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOPF 130453Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 26/23 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP177 T02560233 403330250 PNO $
What changed at KOPF?
Since the 0353Z (11:53 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.07 → 30.05 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KOPF
KOPF is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09L, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 8 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KOPF. 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 | 6,800 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 09L | 8,002 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 09R | 4,309 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 27L | 4,309 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 27R | 8,002 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 30 | 6,800 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 3→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KOPF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Miami-Opa Locka Executive 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 KOPF 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 KOPF
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 KOPF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOPF reported mostly VFR across 34 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 29 kt, the lowest ceiling was 900 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 12
- 43%
- 09L/09R
- 29%
- 30
- 14%
- 27L/27R
- 14%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0530Z (1:30 AM EDT)
TAF KOPF 130530Z 1306/1406 VRB04KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 FM131800 13008KT P6SM VCTS SCT025CB BKN050 FM140100 VRB04KT P6SM FEW040 SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KOPF
- IATA
- OPF
- FAA LID
- OPF
- City
- Miami
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 8 ft
- Coordinates
- 25.9070, -80.2784
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.9 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 35m
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Nearby airports
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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RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KOPF
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOPF reported VFR conditions during about 93.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 295 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.2 kt, calm 12.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.2 | 7.1 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| Feb | 91.0 | 6.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Mar | 94.5 | 4.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 95.1 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| May | 94.8 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 94.8 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 96.2 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 96.3 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 95.6 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 94.2 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 92.7 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| Dec | 90.8 | 7.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.6 kt |
| Feb | 7.6 kt |
| Mar | 8.5 kt |
| Apr | 8.5 kt |
| May | 7.8 kt |
| Jun | 6.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.7 kt |
| Aug | 5.8 kt |
| Sep | 5.7 kt |
| Oct | 7.4 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 kt |
| Dec | 7.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOPF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in Miami, FL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KOPF weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KOPF?+
KOPF has 6 runways: 09L, 09R, 12, 27L, 27R, 30; the longest is 8,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOPF report its own weather?+
Yes. Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOPF have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KOPF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KOPF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOPF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KOPF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) 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-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF)
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-Opa Locka Executive Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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