KMIA · Miami, Florida

Miami International Airport

KMIA

March 25, 2026 · KMIA-1225

Operational Summary

U.S. Customs Service
Yes
User Fee
Unknown
Office Hours
  • Daily24 Hours24/7

Eastern Time

Service Hours
  • Daily24 Hours24/7

Eastern Time

Parking
FBO
Permission to Land
Required

Parking and Inspection

Where to Park

FBO

No structured parking facility has been extracted yet.

All aircraft must land (block) at the CBP ramp unless authorized to block at another location by the Inspection of the aircraft on the ramp and supervision of the unloading of baggage, disposal of The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal.

Inspection Process

  • All aircraft must land (block) at the CBP ramp unless authorized to block at another location by the airport control tower.
  • The aircraft operator must open all crew, passenger, and cargo compartments in the aircraft for inspection by CBP.
  • Inspection of the aircraft on the ramp and supervision of the unloading of baggage, disposal of regulated waste/garbage, etc., will be conducted by a CBP Officer.
  • All crew and passengers with all personal belongings and baggage will be directed to and processed inside the FIS.
  • The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal.
  • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
  • Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.

Procedures

Permission to Land

Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP a minimum of 2 hours prior to departure from the foreign port or place. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact the CBP port to re-secure permission to land. Updates to any Estimated Time of Arrival or Departure (ETA/ETD), changes in arrival location, or flight cancellation must be made immediately by telephone.

Appointment

Unknown
  • If traveling with a live animal(s), visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for import requirements at https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-us/index.html
  • Updates to any Estimated Time of Arrival or Departure (ETA/ETD), changes in arrival location, or flight cancellation must be made immediately by telephone to Miami General Aviation Center. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov December 9, 2025 Publication Number KMIA-1225

Departure

  • Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Miami International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
  • If traveling with a live animal(s), visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for import requirements at https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-us/index.html
  • Updates to any Estimated Time of Arrival or Departure (ETA/ETD), changes in arrival location, or flight cancellation must be made immediately by telephone to Miami General Aviation Center. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov December 9, 2025 Publication Number KMIA-1225 Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP a minimum of 2 hours prior to departure from the foreign port or place. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact the CBP port to re-secure permission to land. Updates to any Estimated Time of Arrival or Departure (ETA/ETD), changes in arrival location, or flight cancellation must be made immediately by telephone.

Operator Highlights

Contacts and Location

Customs Location Map

3550 NW 57th AvenueMiami, FL 33122

Hours and Availability

Office Hours

  • Daily24 Hours24/7

Eastern Time

Source Wording

7 days per week, 24 hours per day Eastern Time (ET)

Service Hours

  • Daily24 Hours24/7

Eastern Time

Source Wording

Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Miami International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.

Availability

  • Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Miami International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
  • If traveling with a live animal(s), visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for import requirements at https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-us/index.html
  • Updates to any Estimated Time of Arrival or Departure (ETA/ETD), changes in arrival location, or flight cancellation must be made immediately by telephone to Miami General Aviation Center. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov December 9, 2025 Publication Number KMIA-1225

Remarks

  • If traveling with a live animal(s), visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for import requirements at https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-us/index.html
  • Updates to any Estimated Time of Arrival or Departure (ETA/ETD), changes in arrival location, or flight cancellation must be made immediately by telephone to Miami General Aviation Center. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov December 9, 2025 Publication Number KMIA-1225

Detected Topics

  • FBO Coordination
  • Usda Waste

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FBO

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FBO

KPBIPalm Beach International Airport
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Million Air

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Airport Ramp

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Airport Ramp

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Aero Center

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KORLOrlando Executive Airport
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Yes

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Original Content
Miami International Airport (GAC) 
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet 
Miami International Airport - General Aviation Center (KMIA) 
3550 NW 57th Avenue, Miami, FL 33122
Regular Office Hours 
7 days per week, 24 hours per day  
Eastern Time (ET) 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Contact Information 
(305) 849-4390   CBP Miami General Aviation Center (GAC)
(305) 906-1506   CBP Miami General Aviation Center (GAC)
(305) 874-5403   Port Operations Command Center (POCC) 
KMIA_GAP@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance 
and Clearance 
Inspection services for the entrance/
arrival of aircraft at Miami International 
Airport are generally available seven 
days per week, 24 hours per day in 
accordance with the port's permission 
to land procedures.
Commercial aircraft operators 
departing the U.S. must obtain an 
outbound clearance by contacting CBP 
directly. 
Permission to Land Procedures 
Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP 
a minimum of 2 hours prior to departure from the foreign 
port or place. 
Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 
minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, 
previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must 
contact the CBP port to re-secure permission to land. 
Updates to any Estimated Time of Arrival or Departure 
(ETA/ETD), changes in arrival location, or flight cancellation 
must be made immediately by telephone. 
Inspection Process 
• All aircraft must land (block) at the CBP ramp unless authorized to block at another location by the
airport control tower.
• The aircraft operator must open all crew, passenger, and cargo compartments in the aircraft for
inspection by CBP.
• Inspection of the aircraft on the ramp and supervision of the unloading of baggage, disposal of
regulated waste/garbage, etc., will be conducted by a CBP Officer.
• All crew and passengers with all personal belongings and baggage will be directed to and processed
inside the FIS.
• The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal.
• Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and
user fee decal (if appropriate).
• Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.
Special Procedures/Miscellaneous 
• If traveling with a live animal(s), visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for import
requirements at https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-us/index.html
• Updates to any Estimated Time of Arrival or Departure (ETA/ETD), changes in arrival location, or flight
cancellation must be made immediately by telephone to Miami General Aviation Center.
NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, 
please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov 
December 9, 2025 Publication Number KMIA-1225

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