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Miami Seaplane Base (X44/MPB) — Miami, United States

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Runways: 12W/30W
Elevation: 6 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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75% Data Complete 39 of 52 points

Missing: Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: X44
Name: Miami Seaplane Base
Type: seaplane_base
Category: International
Latitude: 25.778299
Longitude: -80.170303
Elevation: 6 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Miami
IATA Code: MPB
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/New_York
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12W/30W

Designation: 12W/30W
Dimensions: 4267x61m
Surface: WATER
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.800, 123.025 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday SR – SS

Tuesday SR – SS

Wednesday SR – SS

Thursday SR – SS

Friday SR – SS

Saturday SR – SS

Sunday SR – SS

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: Unattended. Check NOTAMs for current hours.

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 305-442-4444
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Customs

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: Customs available per FAA NASR data

Fuel Information

Fuel (FAA, public use): No public fuel listed by the FAA Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: Not recorded

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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NOTAMs

No NOTAMs received for X44 from the FAA NOTAM feed. That does not prove there are none: check FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of X44?: Miami Seaplane Base operates from SR to SS.
What fuel is available at X44?: The FAA lists no fuel for public use at Miami Seaplane Base. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does X44 require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is X44 located?: Miami Seaplane Base (X44) is located in Miami, United States.
What is the IATA code for X44?: The IATA code for Miami Seaplane Base is MPB.
How long is the runway at X44?: The main runway at Miami Seaplane Base (12W/30W) measures 4267x61m.
Is X44 a port of entry?: Yes. International flights can clear customs and immigration at Miami Seaplane Base. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.

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