What are customs hours at Opa-locka?

CBP lists inspection hours at Miami-Opa Locka Executive as 09:00 to 24:00 Eastern, seven days a week. Permission to land must be requested at least two hours before departure from the foreign airport.

Which FBOs operate at OPF?

Signature Aviation, Fontainebleau Aviation and Jet Aviation all serve private passengers at OPF, and other handlers are also listed. The aircraft operator normally selects the FBO.

Is Opa-locka or Miami International better for a private jet?

It depends on where you are going. OPF is closer to north Miami-Dade and has no airline traffic. MIA is nearer downtown, Brickell and Miami Beach.

OPF · KOPF · United States

Private Jet Charter at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF / KOPF) is a Miami-Dade County general aviation airport about 13 miles north of downtown Miami. It is one of South Florida's main private jet airports. Its longest runway is about 8,000 feet, and it has an on-airport U.S. Customs facility. That makes it a practical arrival point for flights from the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Latin America.

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Airport facts

Official name	Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
IATA / ICAO	OPF / KOPF
Location	Opa-locka, Florida (Miami area), United States
Type	County-owned general aviation reliever airport
Owner / operator	Miami-Dade Aviation Department^[2]
Runways	09L/27R 8,002 ft · 12/30 6,800 ft · 09R/27L 4,309 ft^[2]
Customs	CBP inspection 7 days a week, 09:00–24:00 Eastern; permission to land at least 2 hours before departure from the foreign airport^[1]
FBOs	Signature Aviation, Fontainebleau Aviation, Jet Aviation (others are also listed)^[3]^[2]

Why travelers choose Miami-Opa Locka

OPF is closer to the northern part of Miami-Dade, Aventura, Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles than Miami International. You also avoid the airline traffic at MIA.^[4]

Its customs facility makes it a natural first U.S. stop for private flights returning from Nassau, the Caribbean and South America.^[1]

Private aviation operations

CBP at OPF works from 09:00 to midnight Eastern. Arrivals must land within 30 minutes either side of the time CBP approved, so a delayed departure abroad can mean re-requesting permission.^[1]

International arrivals first park at the CBP ramp. Passengers are processed in the federal inspection building, which is separate from the FBOs, before going on to their FBO.^[1]

The 8,000-foot main runway takes most large-cabin jets. Range and weight on a given day still depend on the aircraft and the weather.^[2]

Final arrangements depend on the aircraft, the operator, any permissions or slots required, and conditions at the airport on the day. RIVIERA JET is a charter broker. Flights are operated by independent, properly certificated operators.

Nearby alternatives

Miami Intl (MIA)
Miami International is closer to downtown, Brickell and Miami Beach, but private aircraft share it with heavy airline traffic.^[2]
Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE)
Fort Lauderdale Executive is convenient for Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and northern Broward County.^[2]
Miami Executive (TMB)
Miami Executive (Kendall-Tamiami) suits Coral Gables, Pinecrest and south Miami-Dade.^[2]

Popular routes from Miami-Opa Locka

Destination	Distance	Estimated flight time*
New York (TEB)	1,025 nm	2h 37m
Nassau (NAS)	174 nm	0h 43m
Los Angeles (VNY)	2,197 nm	5h 13m
Aspen (ASE)	1,681 nm	4h 04m

*An estimate, not a schedule: great-circle distance at a typical 450-knot jet cruise, plus 20 minutes for climb, descent and taxi. Winds, routing, aircraft type and any fuel stop change the real time. No prices are shown, because quotes depend on the aircraft and date.

Questions about Miami-Opa Locka

What are customs hours at Opa-locka?: CBP lists inspection hours at Miami-Opa Locka Executive as 09:00 to 24:00 Eastern, seven days a week. Permission to land must be requested at least two hours before departure from the foreign airport.^[1]
Which FBOs operate at OPF?: Signature Aviation, Fontainebleau Aviation and Jet Aviation all serve private passengers at OPF, and other handlers are also listed. The aircraft operator normally selects the FBO.^[3]^[2]
Is Opa-locka or Miami International better for a private jet?: It depends on where you are going. OPF is closer to north Miami-Dade and has no airline traffic. MIA is nearer downtown, Brickell and Miami Beach.^[4]^[2]

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Sources

General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet: Miami Opa Locka Executive (KOPF) — U.S. CBP (checked 2026-10-20)
Opa-locka Executive Airport overview and FBOs — FlightAware (checked 2026-10-20)
FBOs at Miami-Opa Locka Executive — AceJet (checked 2026-10-20)
Signature OPF — Signature Aviation (checked 2026-10-20)

Last updated 2026-10-20. Airport rules change, so tell us if anything here is out of date.