Naval Air Station Richmond
Daylight today(Oct 29, 2026, local time)
About 11h 15m 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 Naval Air Station Richmond
The Naval Lighter Than Air Station Richmond was a South Florida military installation about 18 miles (29 km) south of Miami and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of US 1. It was an active air base during World War II.
Summary from Wikipedia 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(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| MIAMI EXECUTIVE AIRPORT CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2500 ft MSL |
| MIAMI EXECUTIVE AIRPORT CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovenor House | 384 ft | 62 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 308 ft | 69 ft | — |
| The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami | 292 ft | 49 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 292 ft | 69 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 289 ft | 52 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 266 ft | 72 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 262 ft | 62 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 262 ft | 85 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Naval Air Station Richmond.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Naval Air Station Richmond located?
Naval Air Station Richmond is balloonport located in Miami, United States, at an elevation of 12 ft (4 m).
What time zone is Naval Air Station Richmond in?
Naval Air Station Richmond is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Naval Air Station Richmond?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Naval Air Station Richmond is approximately 7.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Naval Air Station Richmond?
The nearest airport to Naval Air Station Richmond is Trusteau Ultralightport (US-12856), about 1.8 nm to the n, followed by Miami Executive Airport and [Delete] Homestead East Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Naval Air Station Richmond data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.