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Miami Executive Airport

Miami, United States

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Miami Executive Airport

Miami, United States
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South Florida's premier general aviation and executive airport.

Opened
1960
Location
Miami, United States
Miami Executive Airport (KTMB), formerly known as Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport, is a public general aviation airport located in the Tamiami area of Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is owned and operated by Miami-Dade County and serves as one of the busiest general aviation facilities in the southeastern United States. The airport primarily supports private, corporate, charter, and flight training operations, relieving congestion at nearby Miami International Airport. Its location near the Everglades and proximity to major South Florida communities makes it a strategic hub for executive travel and pilot training. Flight training is a significant component of operations at KTMB, with several flight schools operating on the field. The airport also supports law enforcement aviation and small cargo operations.
Terminals
The airport has no commercial passenger terminal; it features fixed-base operator (FBO) facilities serving general aviation and charter clients.
Getting to & from
Ground access is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, with limited public transit options via Miami-Dade Transit bus routes serving the surrounding Tamiami area.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Miami Executive Airport; the facility serves charter, corporate, and general aviation operators.
Notable facts
  • ›Formerly named Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport before being rebranded as Miami Executive Airport.
  • ›One of the busiest general aviation airports in the southeastern United States by operations.
  • ›Hosts multiple flight schools, making it a significant pilot training center in South Florida.
  • ›Located adjacent to the Tamiami Trail (US-41) near the eastern edge of Everglades National Park.
  • ›Owned and operated by Miami-Dade Aviation Department, the same authority managing Miami International Airport.
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Miami's gateway for private flyers and general aviation enthusiasts

Miami Executive Airport, formerly known as Tamiami Airport, is a general aviation facility located in the southwestern corner of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Operated by Miami-Dade Aviation Department, it serves private pilots, charter operators, flight schools, and corporate aviation rather than commercial airline traffic. Its proximity to the Everglades and suburban Miami makes it a strategically convenient reliever airport for the busy Miami International Airport.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A single fixed-base operator facility handling private, charter, and corporate aircraft arrivals and departures.
Ground Transport
  • Rental car agencies available on-site or nearby
  • Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) accessible curbside
  • Personal vehicle pickup from on-site parking areas
  • Miami-Dade Transit bus routes accessible near the airport perimeter
Nearby Hotels
  • Hampton Inn Miami-Westchester
  • Courtyard by Marriott Miami West/FL Turnpike
  • Holiday Inn Express Miami-Kendall
  • Residence Inn Miami Kendall
  • Comfort Inn & Suites West Miami
Dining

Dining options within the airport itself are limited given its general aviation focus, with a small pilot lounge and vending facilities on-site. The surrounding Kendall and Tamiami corridor offers a wide variety of restaurants ranging from Cuban cafeterias and fast food chains to sit-down dining just minutes from the airfield. Pilots and visitors typically head to nearby shopping centers along SW 8th Street or Kendall Drive for more substantial meal options.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm FBO services and fuel availability in advance, as options on the field are more limited than at major commercial airports.
  • Traffic on SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) can be heavy during rush hours — plan your ground transfer time accordingly.
  • The airport sits near Everglades National Park, making it a popular departure point for eco-tours and airboat excursions.
  • Rideshare pickups are straightforward here given the low traffic volume, but confirm your driver knows the Tamiami Airport entrance.
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Miami Executive Airport
Encyclopaedia

Miami Executive Airport, formerly known until 2014 as Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport, is a public airport in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Downtown Miami. Operated by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, the airport is one of Florida's busiest general aviation facilities. It supports corporate, recreational, flight training, and government aviation operations.

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