Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport

KOPF / OPF

Miami, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:19Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
22:19Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
16 kt
80°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KOPF 042219Z 08016KT 10SM -RA FEW022 SCT060 26/20 A3014 RMK AO2 P0000 T02560200

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8 ft
FEW 2,200 ft AGL
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,208 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,008 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (8 ft)
Pressure Alt
-225 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,097 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KOPF 042055Z 0421/0518 09013G23KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 FM050200 10010KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 FM051500 11014G24KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
02:00Z FM050200
+4h
VFR 100° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OPF
09L ✈️
27R
09R ✈️
27L
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09L/27R
Active: 09L
8,002 ft 150 ft ASP 87°
15.8 kt 2.8 kt
10° angle
✈️ 09R/27L
Active: 09R
4,306 ft 100 ft ASP 87°
15.8 kt 2.8 kt
10° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
6,800 ft 150 ft ASP 122°
12.3 kt 10.3 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KOPF

4,542 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.1%
MVFR
7.3%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
0.6%

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 15.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.1%
NE
12.9%
E
19.1%
SE
7.5%
S
5.2%
SW
2.3%
W
5.6%
NW
11.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.8°C
Range: 2°C to 34°C
2°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

February November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09L/27R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 09R/27L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,542 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KOPF
IATA Code: OPF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Miami
Country: US
Latitude: 25.907000°
Longitude: -80.278397°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09L/27R
Length: 8,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09R/27L
Length: 4,306 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 6,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport

Overview

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport serves the Greater Miami area as a medium-sized executive airport located north of Miami proper. Situated at a low elevation of 8 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for business, private, and general aviation operations in the southeastern Florida region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 89.5% of observations showing clear weather suitable for visual flight. Temperatures range from 6°C to 34°C, with an average of 23.9°C, creating generally stable flying environments. November through January represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions with high visibility averaging 9.8 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with substantial length, providing flexible operational capabilities. Prevailing winds from the north (0°) at an average of 7.5 knots, with calm conditions occurring 15.4% of the time, contribute to predictable wind patterns. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with modest average crosswind components between 4.5-4.8 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently favorable wind conditions across all runways, minimizing wind-related approach challenges. The longest runway (09L/27R) at 8,002 feet offers substantial landing and takeoff options for various aircraft types. With low elevation and minimal meteorological obstructions, approaches generally remain straightforward, supported by the airport's strong VFR statistical profile.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.