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Miami

Miami International Airport

KMIA
1,046
Flights/Day
04:31
Local Time
New York
Timezone
8ft
Elevation
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KMIA
VFR
27°C
Mostly Cloudy • 3kt • 1017.40"
Observed: 07:53 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast Convective Activity
12k 8k 4k 0
02:00
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08:00
25k
12:00
5k
16:00
CLR
22:00
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 08:00 local time
About Miami International Airport

Miami experiences afternoon thunderstorms year-round and hurricane season exposure (June-November). Generally smooth between weather events.

Is Miami Airport turbulent?

Miami sits in prime hurricane territory and also experiences near-daily summer thunderstorms. The warm, moist air from the Gulf Stream fuels convective activity almost every afternoon from May through October. Hurricane season runs June through November, with the peak risk in August and September. Winter offers the most reliable flying weather with cool, dry conditions.

  • Summer brings daily afternoon thunderstorms
  • Hurricane season runs June through November
  • The FAA closes the tower when sustained winds reach 55 mph
How do hurricanes affect Miami flights?

When a hurricane threatens, airlines cancel flights proactively 1-2 days before impact. The FAA only closes the control tower when sustained winds reach 55 mph. MIA typically remains open until conditions become unsafe, then closes for 12-24 hours during passage. Recovery can take several days as airlines reposition aircraft and crews.

When is the best time to fly from Miami?

November through April is the dry season with minimal storm activity and pleasant temperatures. Summer afternoon thunderstorms make morning departures more reliable. Peak hurricane season (August-September) carries the highest disruption risk. If traveling during hurricane season, book flexible tickets and monitor forecasts.

Is turbulence at Miami dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Miami?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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Latam Cargo
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Delta Air Lines
ATL 06:00 Local -- Forecast
CX3273
Cathay Pacific
+1 codeshare UA
IAH 06:05 Local -- Forecast
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Southwest Airlines
MDW 06:05 Local -- Forecast
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ZAZ 06:05 Local -- Forecast
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AFW 06:15 Local b763 Forecast
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Netjets
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American Airlines
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Delta Air Lines
LGA 06:25 Local -- Forecast
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American Airlines
+2 codeshares 2I AA
SJU 06:25 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
AV451
Avianca
MGA 06:25 Local -- Forecast
F91279
Frontier
DEN 06:30 Local -- Forecast
5X1311
Ups
+2 codeshares 5X
SDF 06:30 Local -- Forecast
WL512
World Atlantic Airlines
+1 codeshare WL
SNU 06:30 Local mcdonnell douglas md-83 Forecast
F69210
Fly2sky
BGR 06:30 Local -- Forecast
WL270
World Atlantic Airlines
+1 codeshare WL
CMW 06:30 Local mcdonnell douglas md-83 Forecast
S6613
Sunrise Airways
CAP 06:30 Local -- Forecast
DL1056
Delta Air Lines
MSP 06:31 Local -- Forecast
04:35
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MIA UIO
UC UC1901
04:45
Local
MIA IAD
LXJ606
04:45
Local
MIA ANU
M6827
04:50
Local
MIA JFK
N8879
04:50
Local
MIA GRU
5Y8735
04:55
Local
MIA GUA
5X352 +1
05:00
Local
MIA VCP
5Y63
05:00
Local
MIA FOK
LXJ530
05:00
Local
MIA FRG
LXJ551 +1
05:00
Local
MIA POS
M6811
05:00
Local
MIA HOU
WN WN1352
05:05
Local
MIA RDU
F93322
05:05
Local
MIA ATL
F9 F92483
airbus a320-251n
05:15
Local
MIA ANC
5Y8701
05:15
Local
MIA LUX
CV CV5795
05:15
Local
MIA LGG
QR QR8175 +1
05:15
Local
MIA APA
LXJ589
05:20
Local
MIA BOG
UC UC1815 +1
05:24
Local
MIA DFW
AA AA1226
05:25
Local
MIA MCO
WN WN4086 +1
05:30
Local
MIA PBI
LXJ429
05:30
Local
MIA VRB
1I531
05:30
Local
MIA ANU
R7 R7607
boeing 737-85r(sf)
05:30
Local
MIA SDQ
M6823
05:30
Local
MIA KIN
5Y8038
05:30
Local
MIA SAP
M6775
05:30
Local
MIA SXM
M6841
05:30
Local
MIA SCU
WL564
06:00
Local
MIA DFW
F92675
06:00
Local
MIA SEA
AS AS9340
06:00
Local
MIA GEO
BW BW793
06:00
Local
MIA BZE
M6711
06:00
Local
MIA PTY
CM CM173 +1
06:00
Local
MIA LAX
AA AA1480 +1
06:00
Local
MIA MVD
UC UC8471
06:00
Local
MIA CWB
L72510
06:00
Local
MIA PUJ
DO1916
06:00
Local
MIA CLT
1I907 +1
06:00
Local
MIA TPA
LXJ447
06:00
Local
MIA GUA
UC UC1801 +1
06:00
Local
MIA ATL
DL DL1249
06:05
Local
MIA IAH
CX CX3273 +1
06:05
Local
MIA MDW
WN WN2984
06:05
Local
MIA ZAZ
5Y568
06:10
Local
MIA MCO
WN WN3168 +1
06:15
Local
MIA AFW
GB GB3108
06:15
Local
MIA LEX
1I955
06:15
Local
MIA AMS
5Y8209
06:15
Local
MIA HOU
WN WN3426
06:20
Local
MIA DCA
AA AA491
06:25
Local
MIA LGA
DL DL2387
06:25
Local
MIA SJU
AA AA993 +2
airbus a321-253nx
06:25
Local
MIA MGA
AV AV451
06:30
Local
MIA DEN
F91279
06:30
Local
MIA SDF
5X1311 +2
06:30
Local
MIA SNU
WL512 +1
mcdonnell douglas md-83
06:30
Local
MIA BGR
F69210
06:30
Local
MIA CMW
WL270 +1
mcdonnell douglas md-83
06:30
Local
MIA CAP
S6613
06:31
Local
MIA MSP
DL DL1056
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