X44

VFR

MIAMI

MIAMI · FLORIDA

Elev
6'
Longest RWY
14,000'12W/30W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into X44
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,006'
MSL · field 6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12W
H/W +10 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF X44

X44 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMIA (MIAMI INTL) · 6.6 NM away. Conditions at X44 may differ.

METAR · KMIA

Observed 17:53Z

KMIA 271753Z 12010KT 10SM SCT050TCU SCT065 30/21 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP149 CB DSNT NW-N MOV S TCU W T03000206 58009 $
Wind
120° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
30°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,745 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM E
VFR sectional
MIAMI
ARTCC
ZMA · MIAMI
NOTAM facility
MIA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
IGNACIO VEGA-PENICHET
Address
1000 MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY, 444 SW 2ND AVE, MIAMI FL 33132

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIA
MIAMI1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
120° · 10 kt
RWY 12W
117°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 12W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12W · 117° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,006 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12W/30WFavored117° / 297°14,000 ftWATERStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
X44 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • There is a 500-foot radio tower three quarters of a mile west of the base.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Miami Approach at 305-869-5432.Show FAA
  • Numerous watercraft and large passenger vessels are in the area.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • All terminal facilities are private use.Show FAA
  • The wind sock is located adjacent to the ramp.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlternate contact is info@miamiseaplanebase.com.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · X44

Answer card
ICAO
X44
Name
MIAMI
Location
MIAMI, FLORIDA
Elevation
6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,006 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12W/30W · 14,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12W

MIAMI (X44) sits in Miami, Florida at 6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 12W/30W, which is 14,000 ft long on water. The field is in Class C airspace. There is no control tower on the field. No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a water airport, so expect traffic on the surface as well as in the air. The published remarks call out numerous watercraft and large passenger vessels in the area. That matters for your scan on final and in the pattern. A 500-foot radio tower sits about three quarters of a mile west of the base. The wind sock is adjacent to the ramp. All terminal facilities are private use.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability. For clearance delivery, contact Miami Approach at 305-869-5432. If you are planning a first arrival here, get the current Chart Supplement and brief the water operations. Brief the nearby tower. Brief the private-use terminal setup before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at X44 Miami and how long is it?
X44 has one runway, 12W/30W. It is 14,000 ft long and it is a water runway.
Does X44 have any ILS approaches published?
No ILS approaches are published for X44. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at X44?
The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston planning, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is X44 towered or untowered?
X44 has no control tower on the field. Use CTAF 123.025 and UNICOM 122.8 for local coordination.
What airspace class is X44 in?
The facts list X44 as Class C airspace. If you want the current boundaries or any changes, verify with the current sectional or the Chart Supplement.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at X44?
For clearance delivery, contact Miami Approach at 305-869-5432. That number is listed in the published remarks.
Are there any FBOs on the field at X44?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What should I watch for on approach to X44?
The published remarks note numerous watercraft and large passenger vessels in the area. There is also a 500-foot radio tower about three quarters of a mile west of the base.

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