KMIA runways headings, length, surface, ILS

Miami Intl (KMIA) has 4 runways. The longest is 09/27 at 13,016 ft by 150 ft, asphalt. The shortest is 08L/26R at 8,600 ft by 150 ft, asphalt. The field elevation is 9.3 ft MSL. The control tower is open 24 hours.

ILS is available on runway ends 08L, 08R, 09, 12, 26L, 26R, 27 and 30. Runway 09/27 has right traffic for 09. Runway 08R/26L has right traffic for 26L. All turbojet aircraft are required to use the distant noise abatement departure profile (NADP-2) from all runways.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KMIA.

Runway & wind

tap a runway

120° · 10 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 12

114°M

Head/Tail

+10 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC

All runways

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Width	Surface	Traffic
09/27	82° / 262°	13,016 ft	150 ft	ASPH	09 R
08R/26L	82° / 262°	10,506 ft	200 ft	ASPH	26L R
12/30	114° / 294°	9,360 ft	150 ft	ASPH	Standard L
08L/26R	82° / 262°	8,600 ft	150 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC assigns otherwise. KMIA is tower controlled, so ATC sequences the pattern. Runway 09 uses right traffic. Runway 26L also uses right traffic. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight if you need the latest airport notes or local pattern details.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

RWY 09 RWY 27 RWY 08R RWY 26L RWY 12 RWY 30 RWY 08L RWY 26R

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KMIA have?

KMIA has 4 runways.

What is the longest runway at Miami Intl?

Runway 09/27 is the longest. It is 13,016 ft long and 150 ft wide.

What is the shortest runway at KMIA?

Runway 08L/26R is the shortest. It is 8,600 ft long and 150 ft wide.

Which KMIA runway ends have ILS?

ILS is available on 08L, 08R, 09, 12, 26L, 26R, 27 and 30.

Does KMIA have right traffic runways?

Yes. Runway 09 uses right traffic. Runway 26L also uses right traffic.

What is the tower status at KMIA?

KMIA has a control tower. It operates 24 hours.

Are there noise abatement notes at KMIA?

Yes. All turbojet aircraft are required to use the distant noise abatement departure profile, NADP-2, from all runways.

Runways at Miami Intl headings, length, surface and ILS (KMIA)