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1 CROSS THE POND WESTBOUND MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KMIA) PILOT INFORMATION BRIEFING MARCH 23, 2013 Miami vartcc wishes to welcome and thank you for choosing Miami as your arrival airport for the 2013 Cross The Pond Westbound event! This information is being furnished to aid pilots in their arrival to the South Florida area to ensure for an enjoyable experience for all. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction To Miami. 2 Resources 2 Important Informationn For All Pilots.. 2 ZMA ATC Positions & Frequencies..3 Arrival Procedures.. 3 Runway Information 4 Terminal Layout Passenger... 4 Passenger Terminal Gates 5 Airline Gate Information. 6 Alternativee Passenger Parking. 6 Freight Ramp Facilities.. 6 On The Ground 6 Flight Diversions. 7 Departing Miami International... 7 Feedback

2 INTRODUCTION TO MIAMI Within the United States, Miami International Airport ranks as the 12 th busiest airport for passenger traffic. Globally, MIA is the 26 th busiest field within the world. With over 89 domestic and international airlines at the field, in 2012 the airport broke records with over 39.5 million passengers visiting. Miami features over 123 gates in operation and was the 2 nd busiest in the country for international passengers. Also a major hub for cargo, MIA handled the most international freight of any facility in the United States in The field is ranked as the 10 th busiest airport globally for international freight. Last year over 2.1 million tons of cargo passed thru the airport. RESOURCES Links to current information for Miami International Airport and surrounding fields, including weather forecasts, can easily be obtained by visiting the ZMA website at: Pilots searching for scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane can find resources online. For the ease of pilots flying into the Miami vartcc area, visit the following section of our website: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL PILOTS Over the past 10 years, there have been substantial and numerous upgrades to Miami International Airport. This has included the addition of new runways, re-designation of old runways, terminal building updates and taxiway additions. While many available scenery packages for FSX and X-Plane within the past 4 years have accounted for many of these changes, it is important all pilots review the current airport diagrams. All ATC services provided by the Miami vartcc are consistent with the current airport layout in effect as of February 2013 and AIRAC The current field layout may be different than default scenery. We highly suggest pilots view available scenery packages indicated above or others that are available online. Pilots should take note of the following changes over the past decade: Runway 8L/26R (formerly Runway 9R/27L) Runway 8R/26L (formerly Runway 9L/27R) Runway 9/27 Changes to Terminal D Addition of Terminal J Taxiway changes north of Runway 8R Please compare your scenery to the current layout prior to your arrival. If you do not have Runway 8L/26R available, inform Miami Approach immediately if assigned. 2 Page

3 ZMA ATC POSITIONS & FREQUENCIES The following ATC positions and frequencies are anticipated to be in use. This information is subject to change and is for reference purposes only. POSITION FREQUENCY IDENTIFIER Miami Oceanic ZMO_59_CTR Miami Center MIA_1_CTR MIA_3_CTR MIA_17_CTR Miami Approach MIA_N_APP MIA_S_APP MIA_R_APP Miami Approach Final MIA_V_APP Miami Departure MIA_R_APP Miami Tower MIA_TWR Miami Ground Miami Clearance Delivery MIA_DEL Miami ATIS KMIA_ATIS MIA_N_GND; MIA_GND MIA_S_GND ARRIVAL PROCEDURES It is expected pilots will have current charts onboard and available during this event. Pilots should be familiar with published holds, altitude and speed restrictions. Aircraft who may have questions about what any of these items are or how to execute them are (dial with caution, that really is their phone number!). always free to contact Miami Tower at Please note that routine updates do occur with AIRAC cycle revisions. Pilots should check their flight simulator information prior to takeoff for any differences that may exist. Many updates within the past 3 years have been minor in nature. However, there are exceptions. Of particular note is the change of the Vero Beach VOR (VRB) to the Treasure VOR (TRV) in The following STARs are current for Miami International. See resources for details. STAR PUBLISHED HOLDS NOTES ANNEY2 PCMAN, TRV, PBI Turbojet/Turboprop Aircraft Only BLUFI2 LEBUR Turboprop Only CURSO2 CARNU, CURSO CYPRESS6 (CYY6) CYY, DEEDS, WORPP DVALL1 CARNU, WEVER DME Required FLIPR2 FOWEE, FLIPR FOWEE5 FOWEE, JUNUR DME Required RNAV: Expect DCT JUNUR HILEY4 (NORTH) PCMAN, TRV, PBI Turbojet/Turboprop Aircraft Only HILEY4 (EAST) JORAY, OSOGY, ENVOY, MILSY Turbojet/Turboprop Aircraft Only SSCOT1 SEATE, BAGGS, JUULI, BARRY, CYY, DEEDS 3 Page

4 RUNWAY INFORMATION For the convenience of pilots, please note the current runway information for Miami. Additional information may be obtained by using the resources indicated earlier within this packet. Length LOC/ ILS Freq. Notes Approved for A380 Runway 9/27 13, Recommended B787 Recommended CONC Runway 8R/26L 10,500 8R L Runway 12/30 9, Closed z Runway 8L/26R 8,600 8L R Closed z Miami International Airport utilizes the ASDE-X surveillance system: pilots should operate transponders in Mode C on all taxiways and runways. Runway 8L/26R & Runway 12/30 close at specific times due to noise abatement. TERMINAL LAYOUT - PASSENGER All international flights, except those from Canada or the Bahamas, process through U.S. Customs and Border Protection s passport control located within Terminal D (North Terminal) and Terminal J (South Terminal). These two locations provide a combined total of 78 available gates, with additional parking available at the other four terminals. Arriving international traffic should inform Ground Control of their intended parking terminal. If you are arriving for Terminal D, and planning to utilize parking in the area between Terminal D/E, be sure to indicate this preference for proper routing. Source: ifly.com 4 Page

5 PASSENGER TERMINAL GATES Provided by the Miami Dade Aviation Department, the below shows the current gate locations for the main terminal complex at Miami International Airport. N 5 Page

6 AIRLINE GATE INFORMATION Despite international passport control locations solely in Terminal D and Terminal J, pilots desiring additional information on typical airline departure gate information can visit the MIA website at ALTERNATIVE PASSENGER PARKING For non-commercial aircraft, the Miami International FBO and parking facilities are located between Taxiway Z and Taxiway K6 north of Runway 8L/26R. For further information, please see the current airport diagram. Indicate your desire to utilize these facilities when contacting Miami Tower and Ground Control to expedite your taxi. FREIGHT RAMP FACILITIES Miami International Airport features distinct areas for cargo airlines that require specific routing for aircraft using them. Unless otherwise stated below, please be sure to indicate to Ground Control your parking preferences after initial contact. UPS & FEDEX CARGO RAMP: Located north of Runway 8L/26R, starting northwest of Taxiway K1 east to Taxiway Z, are ramp facilities traditionally utilized by UPS & FedEx. Should you be flying under one of these airlines during the event, it will be assumed this is your final destination unless otherwise indicated. CARGO CITY: Located west of Runway 12/30 and north of Runway 9/27, Cargo City is located next to Taxiway R. Freight pilots wishing to park at the Cargo City ramps should inform Ground Control or may be routed here based on traffic. EAST & WEST CARGO BASE: Located on the west side of the field north of Runway 9/27, East Cargo and West Cargo are located just off of Taxiway S. Please inform Ground Control of your preference for these ramps upon landing. ON THE GROUND After an aircraft has cleared their active runway, depending on location, they will be issued instructions by Miami Tower and then/or immediately handed off to Ground Control. Please take note of the following: ASDE-X is in use at KMIA - pilots should squawk Mode C on all taxiways. When contacting Ground Control, confirm your location on the field and desired parking location. It is the pilot s responsibility to know specific gate information. Pilots will be given specific routing information. A full read back is required. Pilots must read back all hold-short instructions. Although Ground Control does not maintain ramp areas, having exited a taxiway, pilots should continue to monitor the frequency until parked at the gate or ramp. 6 Page

7 FLIGHT DIVERSIONS For pilots approaching the South Florida region who may encounter a situation requiring a diversion, Fort Lauderdale International Airport (KFLL) will be available to assist you. For individuals dealing with emergency situations, Fort Lauderdale is located approximately 19mi / 30km northeast of Miami International. Please note that this field is the closest FAA approved site for A380 diversions bound for MIA. Pilots requiring a diversion should inform ATC as soon as possible, who will provide vectors for the approach. Information for KFLL may be found by online thru SkyVector by visiting While not directly related to the event, the following ATC positions and frequencies are anticipated to be in use for diversion and outbound traffic of the South Florida region. This information is subject to change and is for reference purposes only. POSITION FREQUENCY IDENTIFIER Ft. Lauderdale Tower FLL_TWR Ft. Lauderdale Ground FLL_GND Ft. Lauderdale ATIS KFLL_ATIS DEPARTING MIAMI INTERNATIONAL For pilots who have landed, relaxed and made the decision they may wish to fly north to visit Mickey Mouse, the Caribbean or other destinations; the Miami vartcc will be ready to assist you in your travels. Departing IFR aircraft are suggested to ensure the use of a current SID to avoid delays with your exit from the South Florida region. Please note that VFR traffic access to the Miami Class Bravo airspace may be severely limited or unavailable at times. Ft. Lauderdale International (KFLL) and/or Opa-Locka Executive (KOPF) are recommended for VFR pilots when practical. FEEDBACK ZMA vartcc always welcomes feedback from pilots visiting our area. We ask that you provide specific information whenever possible including controller and pilot details. Please feel free to do so by visiting: General feedback regarding the 2013 Cross The Pond Westbound event may be left at their website, located at: All of the controllers and staff within the Miami vartcc wish to thank you for choosing Miami International Airport! We sincerely hope that your flight is a pleasant and memorable experience. ZMA hopes you will visit our area again during future travels! 7 Page