Miami International Airport

Miami International is one of the world's major international gateways, especially to Latin America and the Caribbean. It's a heavy commercial field; for private and business aviation, the Miami area's dedicated business-jet airport is Opa-locka Executive (OPF) to the north, though MIA handles private aircraft through general-aviation facilities when a trip needs the main airport.

Who flies here

MIA is overwhelmingly commercial and international. Private trips into the Miami area more often use Opa-locka, which is built for business aviation; MIA fits when a trip connects to a scheduled international flight or specifically needs the main field.

A bit of history

Miami's commercial aviation traces to the 1920s and Pan American's pioneering Latin American routes, and the field grew into today's Miami International — long one of the busiest international gateways in the United States, and the reason the region's business aviation settled at nearby Opa-locka.

FBO and history details were last verified mid-2026 against the airport's and operators' own published information; tenants and amenities change, so confirm the departure terminal with your operator.