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OPF Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (IATA: OPF, ICAO:KOPF) is located in the the city of Miami, United states.

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IATA Code

OPF

ICAO Code

KOPF

Name

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport

Type

Country / Region

United states (US)

City

Miami

Latitude

25.9070000

Longitude

-80.2783900

Time Zone

UTC-05:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport（OPF）

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is an executive and general-aviation airport serving the Miami metropolitan area in Florida, United States. It is located at approximately 25.9070000, -80.2783900 and operates in the UTC-05:00 time zone. For international forwarders, its value is primarily as a South Florida origin, destination, charter, business-aviation and specialized-aircraft logistics option rather than as a confirmed scheduled wide-body cargo gateway. Our platform can coordinate airport suitability checks, handling confirmation, customs arrangements and onward trucking before a shipment is routed through this airport. Cargo acceptance, operating hours, aircraft compatibility and available handling must be confirmed for each shipment.

Airport name	Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
IATA / ICAO	OPF / KOPF
City / country	Miami / United States
Coordinates	25.9070000, -80.2783900
Time zone	UTC-05:00

Key Highlights

Key logistics characteristics

Executive-airport profile

The airport should be evaluated as a general-aviation and specialized-operation facility, not automatically as a conventional scheduled-freighter hub.

South Florida access

Its Miami location can support local pickup, delivery, charter coordination and trucking connections across the South Florida commercial area.

Pre-confirmation is essential

Aircraft type, ramp access, cargo-handling resources, security procedures and receiving windows may vary by operator and shipment.

Routing flexibility

When scheduled cargo capacity is required, our team can compare Miami-area gateway alternatives and arrange a controlled road-air or air-road solution.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility planning for forwarders

Public airport identity alone does not confirm the availability of a dedicated cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold room, dangerous-goods store or automated sorting center. Our service team therefore treats these items as shipment-specific confirmations rather than assumed capabilities.

Aircraft and ramp handling: confirm the operating party, aircraft parking position, loading equipment, pallet or container compatibility and any weight or dimensional limits.
Acceptance and release: obtain the actual cargo receiving point, cut-off time, identification requirements, release authorization and truck appointment process before dispatching freight.
Customs and security: determine whether the movement is handled directly through an applicable customs process or requires a licensed customs broker and an onward gateway.
Temperature-sensitive freight: secure written confirmation of cool-room access, transfer time, monitoring responsibility and contingency arrangements; do not assume airport-side cold storage.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: pre-clear the commodity, packing instruction, quantity, labels, declarations and operator acceptance before cargo is tendered.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and transit-time considerations

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport may be used for charter, ad hoc, business-aviation, aircraft-support or specialized movements. Specific operators, schedules and cargo acceptance are not assumed and must be checked at booking.
For scheduled international cargo, our team may compare routing through other Miami-area gateways, followed by bonded or controlled trucking to the consignee or to the airport-side operation, subject to customs and security requirements.
Transit time depends on aircraft availability, operator approval, cargo readiness, customs status, security screening, truck appointments, weather and transfer distance. We quote only after the complete routing is confirmed.
For urgent shipments, the booking file should identify whether the priority is uplift speed, customs control, direct delivery, aircraft availability or special handling, since these objectives can require different routing choices.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

South Florida cargo profile

Service area: Miami-Dade County and the wider South Florida market, with final coverage determined by truck availability, delivery restrictions and the selected customs route.
Typical suitability: time-critical parts, aircraft and aviation components, high-value commercial samples, project cargo, charter-related freight and shipments requiring flexible aircraft planning.
Potential regional sectors: international trade, aviation services, marine-related businesses, healthcare, electronics, retail and Latin America-oriented distribution. Commodity acceptance remains operator-specific.
Perishable and pharmaceutical cargo: these shipments require a documented temperature-control chain and confirmed handling resources; proximity to Miami does not itself establish cold-chain capability.

Operations & Compliance

Operational and regulatory controls

Cut-off control: obtain the operator's cargo acceptance deadline, truck gate time, screening deadline and document cut-off in writing. Executive-airport handling windows may differ from those of a major cargo terminal.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, packing instruction and shipper's declaration where applicable. Acceptance must be confirmed by the actual operator.
Customs documentation: prepare commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, importer or exporter information, origin details and any commodity-specific permits. A licensed U.S. customs broker may be required.
Special cargo: live animals, human remains, perishables, pharmaceuticals, oversized pieces and aircraft-on-ground parts require advance approval, handling instructions and a named responsible party.

Shipping Tips

Recommended booking workflow

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, stackability, ready time, origin, destination and required delivery window before selecting the airport.
Request a written confirmation of the operating carrier or aircraft operator, cargo acceptance point, handling scope, screening method, customs route and truck appointment procedure.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks and handling labels. For temperature-sensitive cargo, specify the permissible range, data-logger requirement and acceptable exposure time.
Maintain a fallback routing through a suitable Miami-area cargo gateway when scheduled uplift, bonded handling, dangerous-goods acceptance or customs processing cannot be confirmed at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Can Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport handle ordinary international air cargo?

It may be suitable for certain charter, specialized or operator-approved movements, but ordinary scheduled cargo acceptance, customs arrangements and handling resources must be confirmed case by case. Our platform checks the complete operating chain before tender.

Can our shipment be delivered directly to the airport?

Only after the handling party confirms the receiving location, appointment, security procedure, identification requirements and acceptance window. A truck should not be dispatched solely on the basis of the airport code.

Is dangerous-goods acceptance guaranteed?

No. Dangerous-goods acceptance depends on the actual operator, aircraft, trained personnel, packaging, documentation and applicable U.S. regulations. Our team obtains pre-approval before booking.

How should pharmaceuticals or perishables be routed?

Provide the temperature range, packaging method, logger plan and maximum exposure time. We confirm every handover and arrange an alternative gateway if airport-side temperature-controlled handling cannot be documented.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation?

Provide commodity, dimensions, weight, package count, origin and destination, ready time, delivery deadline, customs status, special handling requirements and whether a direct, charter or gateway-and-truck solution is acceptable.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundary

Hard identifiers, airport name, location, coordinates and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational capabilities, cargo acceptance, handling windows, customs arrangements, aircraft suitability and routing availability are time-sensitive and require confirmation from the relevant operator, government authority or handling party before shipment tender.

U.S. airport oversight, airport information and regulatory references: faa.gov
U.S. customs and border procedures: cbp.gov
Miami-Dade County aviation and local airport information: miamidade.gov
International airline and airport industry reference material: iata.org

The listed sources are reference domains only. Our service team verifies the shipment-specific acceptance, security, customs and transportation chain before confirming a booking.