Opa Locka West Airport
Daylight today(Oct 31, 2026, local time)
About 11h 13m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Opa Locka West Airport
Opa-locka West Airport was a county-owned public airport located 12 miles (19 km) northwest of the central business district of Miami, a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It covered an area of 420 acres (170 ha) which contained two asphalt paved runways: 9/27 measuring 3,000 x 60 ft and 18/36 measuring 3,000 x 60 ft.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 351 ft | 49 ft | — |
| Control Tower (bldg 726) | 335 ft | 30 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 312 ft | 49 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 289 ft | 69 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 279 ft | 30 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 266 ft | 36 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Opa Locka West Airport located?
Opa Locka West Airport is closed located in Miami, United States, at an elevation of 8 ft (2 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Opa Locka West Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.