Miami Executive Airport
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Aerial view of Miami Executive Airport | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||||||
| Owner | Miami-Dade County | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operator | Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Serves | Miami, Florida | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Miami-Dade County, Florida | ||||||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 10 ft / 3 m | ||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 25°38′52″N 080°25′58″W / 25.64778°N 80.43278°W | ||||||||||||||||||
| Website | www.miami-airport.com/... | ||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Federal Aviation Administration | |||||||||||||||||||
Miami Executive Airport, formerly known until 2014 as Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport, (IATA: TMB, ICAO: KTMB, FAA LID: TMB) is a public airport in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Downtown Miami.Operated by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, the airport is one of Florida's busiest general aviation facilities. It supports corporate, recreational, flight training, and government aviation operations.
Miami Executive Airport airport opened on November 18, 1967, replacing the original Tamiami Airport, which was located near the Tamiami Trail. The relocation was prompted by the growth of the surrounding area and the proximity to the flight path to Miami International Airport, which necessitated the move to the southwest, near the community of Kendall. The site of the former Tamiami Airport is now home to Florida International University. 450 aircraft are based there, mostly single-engine light aircraft.
The airport serves as a port of entry, with U.S. Customs personnel available. Although not certified for airline use, Miami Executive Airport has become a hub for corporate aviation in recent years.