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 southwest (230°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOPF 290153Z 23006KT 10SM CLR 29/23 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP134 T02890233
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Since the 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KOPF
KOPF is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,650 ft (field elevation 8 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27LFAV | 4,309 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 27R | 8,002 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 30 | 6,800 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 12 | 6,800 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 09L | 8,002 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 09R | 4,309 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 4 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→6 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 © 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.
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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FXE UA /OV FXE270005/TM 0120/FL019/TP C172/SK SKC
FXE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FXE270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0120Reported at 01:20 UTC.FL019Altitude: 1,900 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
EYW UA /OV EYW100040/TM 0110/FL230/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
EYW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EYW100040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
PBI UA /OV PBI090065/TM 0103/FL350/TP A343/TB NEG
PBI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PBI090065Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0103Reported at 01:03 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A343Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FLL UA /OV FLL090006/TM 0050/FL015/TP A320/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH
FLL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FLL090006Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
PBI UA /OV PBI100025/TM 0020/FL170/TP A320/TB NEG
PBI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PBI100025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0020Reported at 00:20 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FXE UA /OV FXE270005/TM 0015/FL015/TP CL60/SK SKC
FXE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FXE270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP CL60Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MYGF UA /OV ZFP180050/TM 2330/FL260/TP A321/TB NEG
MYGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZFP180050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2330Reported at 23:30 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
EYW UA /OV EYW360045/TM 2314/FL170/TP A319/TB NEG/RM DURD
EYW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EYW360045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2314Reported at 23:14 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURDRemarks.⚠️ 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 28 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,900 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 12
- 59%
- 09L/09R
- 21%
- 27L/27R
- 14%
- 30
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KOPF 282320Z 2900/2924 25007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050 BKN250 FM290200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 FM291800 25011G21KT P6SM SCT030 BKN250
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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
- 22h 4m
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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 · 12 mi
- Opa Locka Flying Tigers - Markham Park Airfield — Sunrise, FL · 16 mi
- Markham Park Pilots Association - Markham Park Airfield — Sunrise, FL · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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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