X51

VFR

MIAMI HOMESTEAD GENERAL AVIATION

HOMESTEAD · FLORIDA

Elev
7'
Longest RWY
4,001'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into X51
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,007'
MSL · field 7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +7 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF X51

X51 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTMB (MIAMI EXEC) · 11.1 NM away. Conditions at X51 may differ.

METAR · KTMB

Observed 17:53Z

KTMB 271753Z 03008KT 10SM FEW060 31/16 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP147 T03060156 10317 20194 58011 $
Wind
030° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
31°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,867 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
4 NM NW
VFR sectional
MIAMI
ARTCC
ZMA · MIAMI
NOTAM facility
MIA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSEPH KINNEBREW
Address
12800 SOUTHWEST 145TH AVENUE, MIAMI FL 33186

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
030° · 8 kt
RWY 36
353°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 353° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,007 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored173° / 353°4,001 ftASPH18 R
10/2884° / 264°3,000 ftASPH28 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
36PAPI 4-box right(3°)
10PAPI 2-box left(3°)22', tree, 1270' from thr, 225' R of cntrln, slope 50

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

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

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 10
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,GLD,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL,SALES,SURV,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted

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

  • Remote control model flying fields are located 1.8 nautical miles north of runway 18.Show FAA
  • Glider activity occurs at 8,000 feet and below and crop dusting is in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Miami Approach at 305-869-5432.Show FAA
  • Paja is at the corner of the airport.Show FAA
  • Twenty-four hour prior permission required for aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment at 305-247-4883.Show FAA
  • An aerobatic box is south of the airport and east of runway 18/36.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09URunway 09U is marked with white cones.Show FAA
  • 27URunway 27U is marked with white cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules only.Show FAA
  • OWNERContact person is Lionel Beckles.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · X51

Answer card
ICAO
X51
Name
MIAMI HOMESTEAD GENERAL AVIATION
Location
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA
Elevation
7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,007 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
030° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Miami Homestead General Aviation is in Homestead, Florida. The field elevation is 7 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 18/36 at 4,001 ft. Runway 10/28 is 3,000 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Miami Approach also handles clearance delivery and departure services on 125.5 and 354.1.

No ILS approaches are published here. The airport is VFR only. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Homestead Executive Jet Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Contact the FBO directly for current availability before you go.

A first-time pilot should pay attention to the local traffic picture. Glider activity occurs at 8,000 ft and below. Crop dusting is also in the vicinity. There is an aerobatic box south of the airport and east of runway 18/36. Remote control model flying fields are 1.8 NM north of runway 18. If you need clearance delivery details, Miami Approach is listed in the remarks. Check the current Chart Supplement for any operational updates before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What runways are available at X51 Miami Homestead General Aviation?
X51 has two asphalt runways. Runway 18/36 is the longest at 4,001 ft. Runway 10/28 is 3,000 ft.
Is there a tower at Miami Homestead General Aviation?
No. X51 is an untowered field. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Does X51 have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for X51. Plan for non-precision or visual operations only, then verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement.
What is the pattern altitude at X51?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at X51?
Homestead Executive Jet Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current service details before arrival.
What should I know about traffic and activity around X51?
Glider activity occurs at 8,000 ft and below. Crop dusting is also in the vicinity. There is also an aerobatic box south of the airport and east of runway 18/36.
What frequencies do I use for X51?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Miami Approach is listed on 125.5 and 354.1 for approach and departure services.
Is X51 VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR only. If you are planning an IFR arrival, check the current FAA Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator or the FBO directly.

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X51 Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport