Private jet at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Florida

Private Jet Charter at Opa-locka Executive Airport (OPF), Florida

Private jet charter at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (ICAO: KOPF, IATA/FAA: OPF) lands 10 to 11 miles north of downtown Miami in Miami-Dade County, at a dedicated general aviation reliever airport that carries none of Miami International's commercial airline congestion. Three asphalt runways, led by the 8,002-foot Runway 9L/27R, support aircraft from turboprops through ultra-long-range jets. Hogani Jets coordinates each Opa-locka charter through licensed Part 135 operators. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft directly; every charter is conducted through a licensed Part 135 operator whose crew, maintenance, and operations remain under that operator's independent control, with certifications and safety records reviewed as part of every booking. Opa-locka is a customs landing rights airport with U.S. Customs and Border Protection on-site, a genuine advantage for clients connecting to the Caribbean and Latin America without a stop at a separate port-of-entry airport.

Skip Miami International's Congestion: MIA handles heavy scheduled airline traffic and shared taxiway delays. Opa-locka runs roughly 87% general aviation traffic with no comparable airline schedule to compete with, giving private jets faster ramp-to-wheels-up turnarounds.
A Real Caribbean and Latin America Gateway: With on-site CBP and runway capability for heavy and ultra-long-range aircraft, Opa-locka functions as a genuine international departure point, not just a domestic reliever field.
Close to South Florida's Major Venues: Opa-locka sits a short drive from loanDepot Park (Miami Marlins), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Dolphins), Hialeah Park Racing & Casino, and Country Club of Miami, convenient for clients flying in for a single event.

Runway	Length	Surface	Notes
9L/27R	8,002 ft (2,439 m)	Asphalt, grooved, excellent condition	Primary runway. ILS on both ends. Supports the full range of aircraft including heavy and ultra-long-range jets. Closes daily overnight for noise abatement, reopens with 60-minute PPR.
12/30	6,800 ft (2,073 m)	Asphalt, grooved, fair condition	Secondary runway; serves as the primary operating runway during the overnight closure window on the other two runways. ILS/DME on Runway 12.
9R/27L	4,309 ft (1,313 m)	Asphalt, grooved, excellent condition	Restricted to aircraft at or below 40,000 lbs maximum gross takeoff weight. Operates only 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM local; closed daily overnight for noise abatement.

Elevation 8 ft. Port of Entry: yes, customs landing rights airport. Control tower staffed 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM local time (not 24-hour, unlike some of our other gateway airports).

Opa-locka is served by five FBOs, giving genuine choice in ground handling, ramp access, and amenities.

FBO	Notes
Jet Aviation	540,000 sq ft ramp built specifically for larger-cabin and ultra-long-range business jets; 8,500 sq ft FBO facility; 40,000 sq ft hangar space; U.S. Customs and Border Protection on-site.
Fontainebleau Aviation	Part of the Skyservice/Paragon Aviation Group network, with sister locations in Fort Lauderdale.
Signature Aviation	Private aviation terminal just north of downtown Miami; Sustainable Aviation Fuel available.
Atlantic Aviation	Full-service FBO, part of a 100-plus-location North American and Caribbean network.
Embassair	Independent FBO with a stated focus on privacy and security.

Yes, from virtually any domestic or international origin, with two operational details that genuinely affect scheduling: Opa-locka's tower is not staffed around the clock, and two of its three runways close overnight for noise abatement.

Tower Hours: The FAA-contract control tower operates 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM local time. Outside those hours, arrivals and departures continue but rely on CTAF and published lighting activation procedures rather than tower control.
Overnight Runway Closures: Runway 9L/27R and Runway 9R/27L both close daily from approximately midnight to 8:00 AM local time for noise abatement. Runway 12/30 (6,800 ft) remains the primary operating runway during this window. Runway 9L/27R can be reactivated overnight with 60 minutes Prior Permission Required.
From Domestic U.S. Origins: Light through ultra-long-range jets fly nonstop into Opa-locka from virtually any U.S. airport during normal operating hours without special routing considerations.
From International Origins: Opa-locka is a customs landing rights airport with CBP on-site, well suited to Caribbean and Latin America arrivals without a separate port-of-entry stop.
Noise-Restricted Runway: Runway 9R/27L carries a hard 40,000 lb maximum gross takeoff weight limit and operates only 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, on top of its own overnight closure.

Opa-locka's three runways create more nuanced feasibility than a single-runway airport: the aircraft category that's fully supported depends on which runway is in use at a given hour, not just on the airport's longest runway.

Aircraft Category	Feasibility at OPF	Operational Notes
Turboprop	Fully feasible	Comfortably supported on all three runways at any hour Runway 12/30 or 9L/27R is available.
Light / Midsize Jet	Fully feasible	Fully supported on 9L/27R and 12/30 at all hours; supported on 9R/27L only 7 AM to 11 PM and only if under 40,000 lbs MGTOW.
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet	Fully feasible	Requires Runway 9L/27R (8,002 ft) or Runway 12/30 (6,800 ft); not supported on 9R/27L regardless of hour.
Ultra Long Range Jet	Fully feasible	Requires Runway 9L/27R specifically; Jet Aviation's 540,000 sq ft ramp is purpose-built for this category.
Overnight Arrivals (any category)	Feasible via Runway 12/30	Runways 9L/27R and 9R/27L both close roughly midnight to 8 AM daily; plan overnight arrivals through Runway 12/30 or request the 60-minute PPR reactivation of 9L/27R.

As a South Florida gateway, Opa-locka is a common origin point across the Hogani Jets Caribbean and Central America network. The routes below use pricing already established on the corresponding destination pages.

Route	Distance	One-Way Price	Flight Time (approx.)
Opa-locka (OPF) to Belize City (BZE)	~774 mi / 673 nm	$15,800+	~2h 00m
Opa-locka (OPF) to Ambergris Caye (SPR)	~738 mi / 642 nm	$16,900+	~2h 25m
Opa-locka (OPF) to Caye Caulker (via BZE)	~751 mi / 653 nm	$16,200+	~2h 15m
Opa-locka (OPF) to Placencia (via BZE)	~831 mi / 722 nm	$16,500+	~2h 15m
Opa-locka (OPF) to Dangriga (via BZE)	~800 mi / 695 nm	$16,100+	~2h 15m
Opa-locka (OPF) to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (TJBQ)	~984 mi / 855 nm	$15,500+	~2h 30m to 3h
Opa-locka (OPF) to Norman's Cay, Bahamas (MYEN)	~234 mi / 204 nm	$5,500+	~0h 45m
Opa-locka (OPF) to Corn Island, Nicaragua (RNI)	~966 mi / 840 nm	$19,500+	~3h 15m
Opa-locka (OPF) to San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL)	~1,033 mi / 897 nm	$17,900+	~2h 35m
Opa-locka (OPF) to Canouan, SVG (CIW)	~1,532 mi / 1,331 nm	$27,000+	~3h 20m

Aircraft Category	Hourly Rate	Example Aircraft
Turboprop	$1,100 to $1,900 / hr	King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12
Very Light Jet	$1,600 to $2,800 / hr	Citation Mustang, Phenom 100
Light Jet	$2,500 to $3,500 / hr	Citation CJ3, Phenom 300
Midsize Jet	$3,500 to $5,000 / hr	Citation XLS+, Hawker 800XP
Super Midsize Jet	$4,500 to $7,000 / hr	Challenger 300/350
Heavy Jet	$5,500 to $8,000 / hr	Gulfstream G450, Challenger 605
Ultra Long Range	$9,500 to $20,000 / hr	Global 7500, Gulfstream G650
Airliner (BBJ/ACJ)	$22,000 to $35,000 / hr	Boeing Business Jet, Airbus ACJ

Category	Example Aircraft	Passengers	Cruise Speed	Range	Baggage Capacity	Best For
Midsize Jet	Learjet 60	Up to 8	~534 mph	~2,405 nm	~55 cu ft	Efficient Caribbean and Bahamas hops with strong short-field performance.
Super Midsize	Citation Sovereign	Up to 9	~516 mph	~3,200 nm	~93 cu ft	Strong range for Central America routes with a comfortable stand-up cabin.
Super Midsize	Gulfstream G280	Up to 10	~557 mph	~3,600 nm	~120 cu ft	Fast, long-legged option for South America and transatlantic-adjacent missions.
Heavy Jet	Embraer Legacy 600	Up to 13	~528 mph	~3,400 nm	~286 cu ft	Exceptional baggage capacity, well suited to yacht provisioning and group travel to the Caribbean.

Winter Peak Season (November to April): South Florida's dry season and the height of snowbird and Art Basel-adjacent travel demand. Book 3 to 6 weeks ahead for peak-week departures.
Hurricane Season (June to November): Meaningful weather risk, particularly August through October. Opa-locka's full instrument approach capability aids rebooking, but build flexibility into itineraries during this window.
Major Event Spikes: Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, Art Basel Miami, and Miami Marlins or Miami Dolphins home games all drive short-notice demand spikes at OPF; book earlier than usual around these dates.

Ground Transfer to Miami: Approximately 10 to 11 miles to downtown Miami, typically 25 to 35 minutes by luxury vehicle depending on traffic.
Customs and Immigration: Opa-locka is a customs landing rights airport with CBP on-site; your operator coordinates international arrival clearance as part of standard trip planning.
Joint Civil-Military Field: Coast Guard Air Station Miami operates from federal property on the airfield. This does not affect private charter scheduling or access.
Nearby Venues: A short drive from loanDepot Park, Hard Rock Stadium, Hialeah Park Racing & Casino, and Country Club of Miami, useful for single-event trips that don't require an overnight stay.

Hogani Jets coordinates charter service through Opa-locka as a primary South Florida gateway for clients connecting to the Caribbean, Central America, and beyond. As your broker, we do not own aircraft, operate FBOs, or hold Part 135 certificates ourselves.

Hogani Jets coordinates each Opa-locka charter through licensed Part 135 operators. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft directly; every charter is conducted through a licensed Part 135 operator whose crew, maintenance, and operations remain under that operator's independent control, with certifications and safety records reviewed as part of every booking.

Through Hogani Jets, your operator manages FBO selection across Opa-locka's five ground handlers, runway and timing coordination around the airport's overnight closures, and customs pre-clearance for international departures.

To review available aircraft or request a route estimation, contact us at charter@hoganijets.com or call +1-855-660-0573.

Reviewed by Matt Hogan — Founder, Hogani Jets & Aviation Specialist.

What airport code is Opa-locka Executive Airport?

Opa-locka Executive Airport uses ICAO code KOPF and IATA/FAA code OPF. It sits in Miami-Dade County, Florida, about 10 to 11 miles north of downtown Miami.

Is Opa-locka Executive Airport open 24 hours?

No. The FAA-contract control tower operates 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM local time. Two of the airport's three runways (9L/27R and 9R/27L) are closed daily from roughly midnight to 8:00 AM for noise abatement; Runway 12/30 remains the primary operating runway during that overnight window. Runway 9L/27R can be reopened overnight with 60 minutes Prior Permission Required.

Why do private jet travelers use Opa-locka instead of Miami International?

Miami International (MIA) carries heavy commercial traffic and shared airspace congestion. Opa-locka is a dedicated general aviation reliever airport roughly 87% general aviation traffic, giving private jets faster ramp access and turnarounds without competing with airline schedules.

Can international flights clear customs at Opa-locka?

Yes. Opa-locka is a customs landing rights airport with U.S. Customs and Border Protection available on-site, making it a genuine international port of entry, not just a domestic reliever field.

What is the largest aircraft that can operate at Opa-locka?

Runway 9L/27R, at 8,002 feet, supports heavy and ultra-long-range jets without restriction. Jet Aviation's FBO ramp alone spans 540,000 square feet specifically built to accommodate larger-cabin and ultra-long-range business jets.

Are there noise restrictions at Opa-locka?

Yes. Runway 9R/27L is restricted to aircraft at or below 40,000 lbs maximum gross takeoff weight and operates only between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM. Both Runway 9L/27R and Runway 9R/27L close daily overnight for noise abatement; Runway 12/30 handles overnight and off-hours traffic.

Which FBOs operate at Opa-locka?

Opa-locka is served by five FBOs: Atlantic Aviation, Embassair, Signature Aviation, Jet Aviation, and Fontainebleau Aviation (part of the Skyservice network). This is a more complete count than some competitor sites list, which reference only three.

How far is Opa-locka from downtown Miami and South Beach?

Opa-locka sits approximately 10 to 11 miles north of downtown Miami, typically a 25 to 35 minute ground transfer depending on traffic. It is also within a short drive of loanDepot Park (Miami Marlins) and Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Dolphins).

Is Opa-locka a joint civil-military airport?

Yes. Coast Guard Air Station Miami operates from federal property on the airfield, flying HC-144 Ocean Sentry turboprops and MH-65 Dolphin helicopters for coastal patrol and air-sea rescue. This military presence does not affect private charter access or scheduling.

Can I fly private from Opa-locka to Teterboro?

Yes. JSX operates scheduled charter service between Opa-locka and Teterboro (TEB), and Hogani Jets coordinates dedicated private charters on the same city pair, connecting South Florida directly to the primary NYC-area private aviation gateway.

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