Jet Aviation Is Up and Running at Miami–Opa Locka Exec

Little more than a year after it began construction at Miami–Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF), Jet Aviation has begun aircraft handling operations from a temporary facility, making it the fifth FBO at KOPF and the company’s 13th location in the U.S. and its territories.

“Jet Aviation set up its first FBO in the U.S. in 1984, and since then we have been committed to evolving our presence in the region to support our customers when and where they need us,” said David Best, the service provider’s senior v-p for regional operations in the Americas. “Miami continues to develop as a business aviation hub for both domestic and international travel, offering a global gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean.”

Upon completion in early 2026, the FBO will include an 8,500-sq-ft LEED silver-certified terminal with a private entrance on the west side of KOPF, electric vehicle charging stations, LED lighting, and solar panels. It also will offer an onsite 4,800-sq-ft U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility, more than 12 acres of ramp, and 40,000 sq ft of hangar space capable of storing ultra-long-range business jets. 

“We are committed to providing a safe, seamless experience across our network, and the team has been working…to ensure that the FBO meets the needs and expectations of our customers,” noted Jet Aviation v-p of business development Daniel Larsen.